How to Pronounce “devastating

word

/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
DEV-uh-stay-ting
/dˈɛvəstˌeɪtɪŋ/
DEV-uh-stay-ting

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/

British English

/dˈɛvəstˌeɪtɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

DEV-uh-stay-ting

UK

DEV-uh-stay-ting

Listen in Context

The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.

She received the devastating news yesterday.

The flood caused devastating damage to the farms.

It was devastating to hear that my friend was moving away.