Devon has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | This is the Devon County Chronicle of June 14th of this year. It is a short account of the facts elicited at the death of Sir Charles Baskerville which occurred a few days before that date. | |
| 2. | Young Baskerville stared eagerly out of the window, and cried aloud with delight as he recognised the familiar features of the Devon scenery. | |
| 3. | In Devon we have wonderful coastal walking. | |
| 4. | In Devon we have wonderful moorland walking. |