How do you pronounce "device"?

In American English: /dɪˈvaɪs/ (di-VEYES). In British English: /dɪvˈaɪs/ (div-EYES). In Canadian English: /dɪˈvʌɪs/ (di-VUH-is). In Australian English: /dɪvˈaɪs/ (div-EYES).

Is "device" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dɪˈvaɪs/ (di-VEYES), while in British English it's /dɪvˈaɪs/ (div-EYES).

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device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

di-VEYES

Syllable Breakdown

dɪde·vaɪsvice

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