How to Pronounce "devil"
word
/ˈdɛvəɫ/
DE-vuhl
/dˈɛvəl/
DE-vuhl
Definition
A devil is an evil spirit in some religions, often seen as the enemy of God or of goodness. It can also describe a very bad, cruel, or troublesome person, and sometimes appears in idiomatic expressions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛvəɫ/
British English
/dˈɛvəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DE-vuhl
UK
DE-vuhl
Listen in Context
The story says a devil lived in the old cave.
He called the cruel man a devil.
That kid can be a little devil when he doesn't get enough sleep.
In the picture, the devil has horns and a tail.