How to Pronounce “devoid”
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- American (US)
- /dɪˈvɔɪd/
- British (UK)
- /dɪˈvɔɪd/
What “devoid” means
adjective — Completely without; having none of [with of].
Example: I went searching for a knife, but the kitchen was devoid of anything sharper than a spoon.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “devoid” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /dɪˈvɔɪd/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "devoid" mean?
devoid (adjective): Completely without; having none of [with of]. For example — I went searching for a knife, but the kitchen was devoid of anything sharper than a spoon.
How do you pronounce "devoid" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "devoid", /dɪˈvɔɪd/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "devoid"?
/dɪˈvɔɪd/ in American English, /dɪˈvɔɪd/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "devoid"?
“devoid” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /dɪˈvɔɪd/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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