How to pronounce revanchist
Say it like ruh-VAHN-chist. Revanchist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHN).
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- ruh
- VAHN
- chist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revanchist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of revanchist
American and British speakers say revanchist in essentially the same way: /rəˈvɑntʃɪst/ in the US and /rɪˈvæntʃɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VAN-chist.
What does revanchist mean?
- A revanchist person; occasionally, anyone seeking vengeance.
- Seeking revenge or otherwise advocating retaliation, especially against a nation which has previously defeated and humiliated the revanchist party in war. Originally referred to the French indignation over losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany in the Franco-Prussian War.
Where does revanchist come from?
From French revanchiste, from revanche (“revenge”) + -ist.
Questions about saying revanchist
How do you pronounce revanchist?
Say ruh-VAHN-chist. The American pronunciation is /rəˈvɑntʃɪst/. In British English it is /rɪˈvæntʃɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revanchist?
Revanchist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAHN). Broken into parts: ruh · VAHN · chist.
Do Americans and Brits say revanchist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈvɑntʃɪst/ and the British form is /rɪˈvæntʃɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.