About "devil"
How to Split "devil" into Syllables
The word devil is divided into 2 syllables: de·vil. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- de — 1st syllable
- vil — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of devil:
- IPA: /ˈdɛvəl/
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📖 Definitions
- The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
- A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English devil, devel, deovel, from Old English dēofol, from Proto-West Germanic *diubul, from Latin diabolus, ultimately from Ancient Greek διάβολος (diábolos, “false accuser, slanderer”), also as "Satan" (in Jewish/Christian usage, translating Biblical Hebrew שָׂטָן (śātān)), from διαβάλλω (diabállō, “to slander”), literally “to throw across”, from διά (diá, “through, across”) + βάλλω (bállō, “throw”). The Old English word ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare devil with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| devil | 2 | de·vil |
| defile | 3 | de-fi-le |
| duffel | 2 | duf-fel |
| dibble | 1 | dibble |
| duple | 2 | du-ple |
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