How to Pronounce "deviate"
word
ˈdiviˌeɪt
DEE-vee-ayt
ˈdiːvi.ət
DEE-vee-uht
Definition
To change direction or do something differently from what is usual or expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdiviˌeɪt
British English
ˈdiːvi.ət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEE-vee-ayt
UK
DEE-vee-uht
Listen in Context
You should not deviate from the instructions.
The car began to deviate from its lane.
Do not deviate from the path in the park.
If we deviate from the plan now, it could cause problems later.