How to pronounce rev
Say it like REV. Rev is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɛv/REV
UK British/rɛv/REV
- REV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rev pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of rev
American and British speakers say rev in essentially the same way: /rɛv/ in the US and /rɛv/ in the UK.
British respelling: REV.
What does rev mean?
verb
- increase the number of rotations per minute“rev up an engine”
- rate of revolution of a motor“the engine was doing 6000 revs”
Where does rev come from?
Abbreviation of revolutions, rpm
Words that rhyme with rev
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rev.
Questions about saying rev
How do you pronounce rev?
Say REV. The American pronunciation is /rɛv/. In British English it is /rɛv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rev?
Rev is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REV.
Do Americans and Brits say rev the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛv/ and the British form is /rɛv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.