How many syllables in devious?

Syllables in devious

3

de·vi·ous

Devious has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say devious

Pronunciation/ˈdiviəs/
3 syllables, DE-vi-ous · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say devious slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, vi, ous. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in devious?
Devious has three syllables.
How do you divide devious into syllables?
Devious divides as de-vi-ous.
Which syllable is stressed in devious?
The first syllable (DE-vi-ous).

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