How to Pronounce "devil in disguise"
expression
ˈdɛvəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /dɪsˈɡaɪz
DEH-vuhl in dis-GYZ
dˈɛvəl/ /ˈɪn/ /dɪsɡˈaɪz
DEV-uhl in dis-GYZ
Definition
Someone who seems good or kind on the outside but is actually evil, dangerous, or has bad intentions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛvəɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /dɪsˈɡaɪz
British English
dˈɛvəl/ /ˈɪn/ /dɪsɡˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEH-vuhl in dis-GYZ
UK
DEV-uhl in dis-GYZ
Listen in Context
Everyone liked the new teacher, but he turned out to be a devil in disguise.
Don't trust him so easily; he could be a devil in disguise.
Anna seemed so friendly, but she was a devil in disguise.
He acts so nice when the boss is around, but honestly, he's a devil in disguise.