To pronounce "devotional", say DEV-ot-ion-al — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/
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"devotional" has 4 syllables: dev-ot-ion-al. It rhymes with unemotional and emotional, if that helps it stick.
noun
“To prepare for leading a devotional, select a theme appropriate to the occasion.”
“Each page of the book offers a short devotional that inspires thought and self-reflection.”
adjective
“She spent much time playing devotional music.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Devotional" has 4 syllables: dev · ot · ion · al.
The IPA transcription of "devotional" is /dɪˈvəʊʃənəl/.
Devotional: A brief religious service.
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