How to Pronounce Devolving

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

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Letters

DEV-olv-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “devolving”

"devolving" has 3 syllables: dev-olv-ing.

What does devolving 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.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devolving"?▾

"Devolving" has 3 syllables: dev · olv · ing.

What does "devolving" mean?▾

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

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