How to Pronounce Devolved

To pronounce "devolved", say DEV-olv-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEV-olv-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “devolved”

"devolved" has 3 syllables: dev-olv-ed. It rhymes with involved and resolved, if that helps it stick.

What does devolved mean?

verb

  1. To roll (something) down; to unroll.
  2. 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.

Words that rhyme with devolved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

involvedresolvedabsolveddissolvedunresolvedevolvedsolvedunsolveduninvolvedrevolved

Related words

accordedallocatedassignedassociateattributedautonomouscededconferred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devolved"?▾

"Devolved" has 3 syllables: dev · olv · ed.

What does "devolved" mean?▾

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

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