How to Pronounce "bedeviled"
word
bɪˈdɛvəɫd
bih-DEV-uhld
bɪdˈɛvəl
bih-DEV-uhl
Definition
To cause a lot of problems, trouble, or confusion for someone or something, often repeatedly or over a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈdɛvəɫd
British English
bɪdˈɛvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-DEV-uhld
UK
bih-DEV-uhl
Listen in Context
The city has been bedeviled by traffic jams for years.
Her project was bedeviled by technical problems.
The team felt bedeviled by constant setbacks.
We're bedeviled by paperwork every time we try to do anything official.