How to Pronounce Devour

To pronounce "devour", say DEV-our — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “devour”

"devour" has 2 syllables: dev-our. It rhymes with glower and dour, if that helps it stick.

What does devour mean?

verb

To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.
“The fire was devouring the building.”

Synonyms

consume devastate gobble gorge overwhelm wolf

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Words that rhyme with devour

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glower dour power empower scour bower sour tower overpower cower brainpower shower

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "devour"?▾

"Devour" has 2 syllables: dev · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "devour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "devour" is /dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/.

What does "devour" mean?▾

Devour: To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

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