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

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de=/dɪ/(decide) + vote=/voʊt/(vote)

Example

She devotes her time to helping children.