How to pronounce redivivus
Say it like red-ih-VEE-vus. Redivivus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEE).
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- red
- ih
- VEE
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Redivivus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- redKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of redivivus
American and British speakers say redivivus in essentially the same way: /rɛdɪˈvivəs/ in the US and /rɛdɪˈviːvəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: red-ih-VEE-vus.
What does redivivus mean?
- Living again; brought back to life.
Where does redivivus come from?
Borrowed from Latin redivīvus.
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Questions about saying redivivus
How do you pronounce redivivus?
Say red-ih-VEE-vus. The American pronunciation is /rɛdɪˈvivəs/. In British English it is /rɛdɪˈviːvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in redivivus?
Redivivus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEE). Broken into parts: red · ih · VEE · vus.
Do Americans and Brits say redivivus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛdɪˈvivəs/ and the British form is /rɛdɪˈviːvəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.