Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

devilshine

/ˈdɛv.(ə)l.ˌʃaɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: dev-il-shine
IPA: /ˈdɛv.(ə)l.ˌʃaɪn/

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Illusion or delusion caused by or attributed to devils.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Tenderis opened the door to find no heanlings huddling in hudder-mudder, preparing to wreak havoc with their devilshine."

Etymology

From devil + shine. First attested in the Old English period.

Origin

First known use: First attested in the Old English period

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈdɛv.(ə)l.ˌʃaɪn/
British English: /ˈdɛv.ɫ̩.ʃʌɪn/

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

How do you pronounce devilshine?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɛv.(ə)l.ˌʃaɪn/.
What does devilshine mean?: Illusion or delusion caused by or attributed to devils.
Where does devilshine come from?: First known use: First attested in the Old English period.

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