How to Pronounce "devote"
word
/dɪˈvoʊt/
di-VOHT
/dɪvˈəʊt/
di-VOHT
Definition
To give your time, effort, or attention completely to something or someone that is important to you.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈvoʊt/
British English
/dɪvˈəʊt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-VOHT
UK
di-VOHT
Listen in Context
I admire people who devote themselves to a cause.
They devote their weekends to family activities.
I devote two hours every day to reading.
She wants to devote her life to helping others.