How to Pronounce "devonshire"
word
dɪˈvɑnˌʃaɪɹ
di-VAHN-shyre
ˈdɛvənʃə
DEV-uhn-shuh
Definition
Devonshire refers to a county in southwest England, also known as Devon. It can also mean 'Devonshire cream', a rich, thick cream that comes from that region.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈvɑnˌʃaɪɹ
British English
ˈdɛvənʃə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-VAHN-shyre
UK
DEV-uhn-shuh
Listen in Context
Devonshire is a beautiful county in England.
People visit Devonshire for its lovely countryside.
They enjoyed scones with Devonshire cream.
My grandmother swears by real Devonshire cream for her desserts.