How to Pronounce "devastated"
word
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪd/
DEV-uh-stay-did
/dˈɛvəstˌeɪtɪd/
DEV-uh-stay-tid
Definition
Feeling extremely shocked and sad, especially after something bad happens. Can also mean something that has been completely destroyed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪd/
British English
/dˈɛvəstˌeɪtɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEV-uh-stay-did
UK
DEV-uh-stay-tid
Listen in Context
She was devastated when her dog died.
The town was devastated by the flood.
He felt devastated after losing his job.
I was absolutely devastated when I heard the news.