How to Pronounce Devise

To pronounce "devise", say DEV-is-e — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈvaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈvaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “devise”

"devise" has 3 syllables: dev-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: device — easy to mix up when writing.

What does devise mean?

noun

  1. The act of leaving real property in a will.
  2. Such a will, or a clause in such a will.

verb

  1. To use one's intellect to plan or design (something).

    “to devise an argument; to devise a machine, or a new system of writing”

  2. To leave (property) in a will.

Words that rhyme with devise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizeconciserecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisenicecompriselikewise

Related words

inventcontriveprepareorganizeexcogitateformulateforgeintroduce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devise"?▾

"Devise" has 3 syllables: dev · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "devise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devise" is /dɪˈvaɪz/.

What does "devise" mean?▾

Devise: The act of leaving real property in a will.

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