To pronounce "devoted", say DEV-ot-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈvəʊtəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈvəʊtəd/
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"devoted" has 3 syllables: dev-ot-ed. It rhymes with noted and bloated, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I devoted this afternoon to repainting my study, and nothing will get in my way.”
“The city was devoted to the flames.”
adjective
“Bob and Sara are devoted to their children.”
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"Devoted" has 3 syllables: dev · ot · ed.
The IPA transcription of "devoted" is /dɪˈvəʊtəd/.
Devoted: To give one's time, focus one's efforts, commit oneself, etc. entirely for, on, or to a certain matter
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