The word "devoe" is an unusual spelling derived from the surname De Voe, which has Dutch and French origins. The IPA phonetic transcription for "devoe" is /dɪˈvoʊ/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "e" at the end of the word is silent, and the "v" is pronounced as a voiced labiodental fricative /v/. Although not commonly used, "devoe" can refer to a person's last name or be used as a brand name for various products.