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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable vice
  • 6 letters
Syllables
de-vice: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-VICE.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈvaɪs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-vice.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide device into syllables?

device divides as de-vice. de-vice: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in device?

Device has 2 syllables (de-vice).

Which syllable is stressed in device?

The stressed syllable in device is vice. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-VICE.

How do you pronounce device?

/dɪˈvaɪs/ in American English.