Develop, development
Develop
Say: dih-VEL-up. To grow or make something grow.
Reading helps you develop new ideas.
Development
Say: dih-VEL-up-ment. Growth or progress.
The town has seen a lot of development this year.
Developer
Say: dih-VEL-up-er. A person who builds software or buildings.
Priya works as a software developer in Bengaluru.
Remember: The stress stays on VEL in every form. Avoid 'DE-velop' — the first syllable is light and quick.