devote
/dɪˈvoʊt/
Syllables de·vote
Stress de-VOTE
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
short e
vote
/voʊt/
long o
Meaning
to give time, effort, or attention to something
Sound Reference
💡
de=/dɪ/(decide) + vote=/voʊt/(vote)
Example
She devotes her time to helping children.