How to Pronounce "what the devil"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ
HWUHT-thuh-DEV-uhl or WUHT-thuh-DEV-uhl
wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl
WOT-thuh-DEV-uhl
Definition
An old-fashioned, slightly humorous or strong expression used to show surprise, confusion, or irritation when you want to ask what something is or what's going on.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɛvəɫ
British English
wˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈɛvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWUHT-thuh-DEV-uhl or WUHT-thuh-DEV-uhl
UK
WOT-thuh-DEV-uhl
Listen in Context
What the devil is that noise outside?
What the devil are you doing here?
What the devil does this word mean?
What the devil happened to my keys? I left them right here.