How to pronounce reaver
Say it like REE-ver. Reaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-vuh.
What does reaver mean?
- One who reaves; a plunderer, marauder, or pillager.
Where does reaver come from?
From Middle English revere (also revour, reiver, refar, reavere), from Old English rēafere (“reaver; robber; spoiler”), equivalent to reave + -er.
Words that rhyme with reaver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reaver.
Questions about saying reaver
How do you pronounce reaver?
Say REE-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈrivɚ/. In British English it is /ˈriːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaver?
Reaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ver.
Is reaver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈriːvə/ (REE-vuh).