How to Pronounce Devolution

To pronounce "devolution", say DEV-ol-ut-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /diːvəˈluːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/diːvəˈluːʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “devolution”

"devolution" has 4 syllables: dev-ol-ut-ion. It rhymes with retribution and absolution, if that helps it stick.

What does devolution mean?

noun

  1. A rolling down.
  2. A descent, especially one that passes through a series of revolutions, or by succession

Words that rhyme with devolution

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retributionabsolutionresolutionrestitutiondiminutiondestitutionexecutionsolutioncontributionevolutiondissolutionconvolution

Related words

devolvementdiscardingremovaldeconcentrationrelocationhand-overtransfertrespass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devolution"?▾

"Devolution" has 4 syllables: dev · ol · ut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "devolution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devolution" is /diːvəˈluːʃən/.

What does "devolution" mean?▾

Devolution: A rolling down.

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