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# How to pronounce "what the devil" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/wætθɛdɛvɪl/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **what·the·de·vil**

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (15 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "what the devil" in real conversation:

### Example 1
*Accent: US*
> "noticing the exclamation and withdrew with his two fellow Patriots what the devil I say again exclaimed the Jailer left with his wife how many more the jailer's wife being provided with no answer to the question merely"
- **Watch at 21:57**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-gDz_QBLvY&t=1317s)

### Example 2
*Accent: US*
> "what the devil you to speak softly sir lest the devil hear you for posters at"
- **Watch at 81:20**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7BM5rnKzZU&t=4880s)

### Example 3
*Accent: US*
> "words what the devil can I do with a wolf in California he demanded that's what I say Matt answered what the devil can you do with a wolf in"
- **Watch at 419:35**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBDNIvAxwVM&t=25175s)

### Example 4
*Accent: US*
> "chief characteristic what the devil made you stand there lingering in the wet said monks turning round and addressing"
- **Watch at 140:24**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bShyDRzqNg0&t=8424s)

### Example 5
*Accent: US*
> "brained purpose then what the devil is to be done said the Imp impetuous doctor when they had rejoined the two ladies now we to pass a vote of thanks to all"
- **Watch at 212:39**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bShyDRzqNg0&t=12759s)

### Example 6
*Accent: US*
> "in brief what the devil did he mean by it he had not the slightest interest in"
- **Watch at 665:44**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTAND0Ode9I&t=39944s)

### Example 7
*Accent: US*
> "presented The Immigrant Evon what the devil how many more of"
- **Watch at 21:39**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-gDz_QBLvY&t=1299s)

### Example 8
*Accent: US*
> "soot go on what the devil go on 30,000 Devils the conver Gods began cursing and"
- **Watch at 93:07**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UposbSjaaJY&t=5587s)

### Example 9
*Accent: US*
> "could be heard what the devil they in such a hurry for you thought the damp fog of early morning moved from the rush of a great"
- **Watch at 44:06**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzU1OpwRSf0&t=2646s)

### Example 10
*Accent: US*
> "shivering cannibal Ginger what the devil is ginger sea coal firewood Lucifer"
- **Watch at 276:23**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pqbbS8lt_c&t=16583s)


## How to Pronounce "what the devil"

- **Syllables**: what · the · de · vil
- **IPA**: `/wætθɛdɛvɪl/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

## Related Pronunciations

[what](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/what), [devil](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/devil)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “what the devil”?
“what the devil” is pronounced /wætθɛdɛvɪl/ (what · the · de · vil). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

### How many syllables are in “what the devil”?
“what the devil” has 4 syllables: what · the · de · vil.

### How can I hear “what the devil” used in real sentences?
This page has 15 real-world video examples of “what the devil” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.


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