How to Pronounce "devours"
word
dɪˈvaʊɝz
di-VOWRZ
dɪvˈaʊəz
di-VOW-uhz
Definition
To eat something very quickly and eagerly, often in large amounts. It can also mean to use up or destroy something completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈvaʊɝz
British English
dɪvˈaʊəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-VOWRZ
UK
di-VOW-uhz
Listen in Context
The lion devours its prey quickly.
He devours his dinner after soccer practice.
She devours every book she gets.
My puppy devours his food like he hasn't eaten in days.