How to Pronounce "who the devil"
expression
ˈhu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ
HOO thuh DEV-uhl
hˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl
HOO thuh DEV-uhl
Definition
An informal and slightly old-fashioned way to ask 'who' with strong surprise, frustration, or annoyance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ
British English
hˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOO thuh DEV-uhl
UK
HOO thuh DEV-uhl
Listen in Context
Who the devil is knocking at the door so late?
Who the devil left these lights on?
Who the devil are you talking to on the phone?
Who the devil thought leaving milk out was a good idea?