How to Pronounce "devour"
word
dɪˈvaʊɝ
di-VOW-er
dɪvˈaʊə
di-VOW-uh
Definition
To eat something very quickly and eagerly, often because you are very hungry. It can also mean reading, watching, or using something with great enthusiasm.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈvaʊɝ
British English
dɪvˈaʊə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-VOW-er
UK
di-VOW-uh
Listen in Context
The wolf devoured its food.
She devoured the sandwich in seconds.
The children devoured the cake at the party.
He devoured the novel in one night because he couldn’t put it down.