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Use a short 'ih' sound as in 'sit'.
Stress the 'vice' with the long 'i' sound, like 'eye'.
End with a soft 's'.
dee-vice (de-vice)
de-vise (de-vice)
de-vis (de-vice)
Start with a soft 'd' sound.
Use a short 'ih' sound as in 'sit'.
Stress the 'vice' with the long 'i' sound, like 'eye'.
End with a soft 's'.
dee-vice (de-vice)
de-vise (de-vice)
de-vis (de-vice)
The stress is on the second syllable due to its noun form.
'Device' is a noun meaning tool, while 'devise' is a verb meaning to create or plan.
Focus on the short 'ih' sound in the first syllable.
A tool or piece of equipment made for a specific task.
/dɪˈvaɪz/
To create or plan.
/dɪˈvɪʒən/
The process of dividing.
/daɪˈvɜːrs/
Showing variety.
'Device' ends in 's', while 'devise' ends in 'z'.
Stress and vowel pronunciation differ for 'device' and 'division'.
'Diverse' starts with a 'dai' sound compared to 'device's 'di'.
Remember that the second syllable 'vice' is stressed in 'device'.
Pay attention to the final 's' sound and do not confuse it with a 'z' sound.
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