How to pronounce reveal
Say it like rih-VEEL. Reveal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEEL).
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- rih
- VEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reveal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reveal
American and British speakers say reveal in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvil/ in the US and /rɪˈviːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VEEL.
What does reveal mean?
- make visible“Summer brings out bright clothes”“He brings out the best in her”
- make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret“The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold”“The actress won't reveal how old she is”
- disclose directly or through prophets“God rarely reveal his plans for Mankind”
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Words that rhyme with reveal
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Questions about saying reveal
How do you pronounce reveal?
Say rih-VEEL. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvil/. In British English it is /rɪˈviːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reveal?
Reveal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEEL). Broken into parts: rih · VEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say reveal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvil/ and the British form is /rɪˈviːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.