Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Devious?

devious has 3 syllables

Split Devious into syllables?

de-vi-ous

Definition of Devious

Devious means being sneaky or dishonest, often in a way that is difficult to detect.

How should Devious divide into syllables

There are two vowels in this word (e and i) and three consonants (d, v, and s). The vowels are in separate syllables and the consonants are split between syllables.

Part of Speech - Devious

Adjective

Sentences with Devious

The cat had a devious plan to steal the fish off the counter.
The devious salesman tried to convince the customer to buy something they didn't need.
The politician had a devious scheme to gain power.
The devious student cheated on the test by hiding notes in their calculator.
The fox used devious tactics to catch the rabbit.