The word "devilise" is a variant spelling of "devilize", which means to portray or perceive someone or something as evil or devil-like. The pronunciation of this word is /ˈdɛv.ə.laɪz/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "e" at the end of the word indicates that the stress is on the second-to-last syllable. The "-ise" ending is used in British English, while American English typically uses "-ize". This difference in spelling reflects regional variations in the English language.