Pronunciation: [biː dˈɛvə͡lz] (IPA) 
The word "be devils" is spelled with two syllables, with the emphasis on the first syllable, "be". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /bɪˈdɛvəlz/. The "e" in "be" is pronounced as a short "ih" sound, while the "i" in "devils" is pronounced as a long "ee" sound. The "s" at the end is also pronounced as a voiceless "s" sound. The term "be devils" refers to causing trouble or tormenting someone.
The term "be devils" is a verb that is used to describe the action of causing continuous trouble, torment, or suffering to someone or something. It refers to the persistent, harmful, and oppressive actions that negatively impact the life, mind, or actions of an individual, group, or situation.
When something or someone is said to "be devil" another, it suggests that they are relentlessly causing distress, torment, or annoyance, often to the point of making life unbearable or unmanageable. It implies a relentless and ongoing nature of the trouble or torment being inflicted.
The term can be used in various contexts, such as describing a person who persistently harasses or torments someone else, repeatedly causing anguish or distress. It can also describe a situation or circumstance that continually causes problems or difficulties, making it challenging to escape or find resolution.
Furthermore, "be devils" can be used metaphorically to portray the internal struggles or recurring negative thoughts that plague an individual, hindering personal growth or peace of mind. In this sense, it becomes a representation of the mental or psychological anguish one experiences due to their own persistent negative thinking patterns.
Overall, "be devils" encompasses the notion of persistent trouble, torment, or suffering inflicted on someone or something, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the affliction and its detrimental impact on the affected parties.
The word "be devils" is a combination of the verb "be" and the noun "devils". The term itself dates back to the 14th century and is related to the word "devil".
The noun "devil" comes from the Old English word "dēofol", which is derived from the Late Latin term "diabolus" and the Greek word "diabolos". In both Latin and Greek, "diabolus/diabolos" refers to a slanderer or accuser, and later evolved to mean "devil" or "evil spirit" in Christian contexts.
The verb form "be devils" is formed by adding the prefix "be-" (meaning "completely" or "thoroughly") to "devils", forming a verb that means to torment, trouble, or harass someone persistently.
