What are other 3-syllable words like Devour?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Devour?

How many syllables in Devour?

Devour has 3 syllables: de-vour.

de-vour

Syllable breakdown:

de vour

3 syllables • Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Devour into Syllables?

de-vour

The word Devour has 3 syllables: de-vour.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Devour

To eat something quickly and eagerly, or to destroy something completely

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Devour' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Devour'?

The word 'Devour' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as de-vour.

How do you divide 'Devour' into syllables?

The word 'Devour' can be broken down into 3 syllables:de, vour. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Devour'?

'Devour' is pronounced as de-vour, with primary stress on the 2nd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Devour divide into syllables

There are two syllables in this word. The first syllable 'de' contains the vowel 'e', while the second syllable 'vour' contains the vowels 'ou'. The consonants in this word are 'd', 'v', and 'r'.

Part of Speech - Devour

Verb

The hungry lion will devour its prey in just a few minutes.

Sentences with Devour

The wolf will devour the rabbit in just a few bites.
He loves to devour pizza.
She had to devour the whole book in one night.
Our cat will devour anything that smells like fish.
The tornado will devour everything in its path.
The fire will devour the entire forest.
The baby will devour his food in just a few minutes.
He will devour the competition in the race.
She will devour the chocolate cake without sharing.
The monster will devour the entire village.

Quotes with Devour

I devour books, don't you? - Lorraine Hansberry
I devour nature ceaselessly. I exaggerate, sometimes I make changes in the colors; but still I don't invent the whole picture. That is not only my right, but even my duty. - Vincent Van Gogh
I am a voracious reader. I devour everything. - Michael Morpurgo
I devour everything I read, I am hungry for knowledge all the time and books are my food. - Emma Watson

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