How to pronounce renverse
Say it like rin-VURS. Renverse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURS).
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- rin
- VURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Renverse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of renverse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rin-VURS.
What does renverse mean?
- Backwards, contourné, facing the opposite direction (sinister/dexter) than usual.
Where does renverse come from?
From Old French renverser.
Words that rhyme with renverse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of renverse.
Questions about saying renverse
How do you pronounce renverse?
Say rin-VURS. The American pronunciation is /rɪnˈvɝs/. In British English it is /rɪnˈvɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in renverse?
Renverse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURS). Broken into parts: rin · VURS.
Is renverse 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 /rɪnˈvɜːs/ (rin-VURS).