How to Pronounce Devious

To pronounce "devious", say DEV-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdiːvi.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdiːvi.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “devious”

"devious" has 2 syllables: dev-ious. It rhymes with previous and nevius, if that helps it stick.

What does devious mean?

adjective

  1. Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank
  2. Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route

Words that rhyme with devious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

previousnevius

Related words

untrustworthyindirectshiftyroundaboutcircuitousuntrustyobliqueduplicitous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devious"?▾

"Devious" has 2 syllables: dev · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "devious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devious" is /ˈdiːvi.əs/.

What does "devious" mean?▾

Devious: Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank

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