How to Pronounce Devolve

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

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈvɒɫv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “devolve”

"devolve" has 3 syllables: dev-olv-e. It rhymes with resolve and absolve, if that helps it stick.

What does devolve mean?

verb

To roll (something) down; to unroll.
To be inherited by someone else; to pass down upon the next person in a succession, especially through failure or loss of an earlier holder.

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Words that rhyme with devolve

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

resolve absolve involve dissolve evolve revolve solve

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devolve"?▾

"Devolve" has 3 syllables: dev · olv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "devolve"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devolve" is /dɪˈvɒɫv/.

What does "devolve" mean?▾

Devolve: To roll (something) down; to unroll.

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