How to Pronounce Devote

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

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈvəʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “devote”

"devote" has 3 syllables: dev-ot-e. It rhymes with promote and connote, if that helps it stick.

What does devote mean?

verb

  1. To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

    “I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.”

  2. To consign over; to doom

    “The city was devoted to the flames.”

adjective

  1. Devoted; addicted; devout

Words that rhyme with devote

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoteconnotefloatdenotemotescapegoatnoteanecdotecutthroatgloatremoteturncoat

Related words

commitgivededicatepayallowutiliseuseaccord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devote"?▾

"Devote" has 3 syllables: dev · ot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "devote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devote" is /dɪˈvəʊt/.

What does "devote" mean?▾

Devote: To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter

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