how to pronounce devilry

/ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/

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devilry is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of devilry

noun:

An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.
An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
Wickedness; cruelty.
Mischief.

devilry frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word devilry occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.