How to Pronounce Devonshire

To pronounce "devonshire", say DEV-onsh-ir-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

DEV-onsh-ir-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “devonshire”

"devonshire" has 4 syllables: dev-onsh-ir-e. It rhymes with inquire and spire, if that helps it stick.

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Words that rhyme with devonshire

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inquirespireesquirefiretwirerequiresquireinspireaspireexpirequireperspire

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How many syllables are in "devonshire"?▾

"Devonshire" has 4 syllables: dev · onsh · ir · e.

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