How to Pronounce Devilish

To pronounce "devilish", say DEV-il-ish — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “devilish”

"devilish" has 3 syllables: dev-il-ish.

What does devilish mean?

adjective

  1. Resembling a devil.
  2. Characteristic of a devil.

    “a devilish grin”

adverb

  1. Devilishly; very; exceedingly.

    “It was devilish hot outside today.”

Synonyms

demonicdiabolicdiabolicalhellishinfernalsatanicsatanicalexcessive

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Related words

diabolicmephistopheleanmephistophelianplayfulrascallywickeddiabolicalroguish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devilish"?▾

"Devilish" has 3 syllables: dev · il · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "devilish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devilish" is /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/.

What does "devilish" mean?▾

Devilish: Resembling a devil.

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