How to pronounce revealing
Say it like rih-VEE-ling. Revealing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- rih
- VEE
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revealing 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.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of revealing
American and British speakers say revealing in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvilɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VEE-ling.
What does revealing mean?
- disclosing unintentionally something concealed“a telling smile”“a telltale panel of lights”
- showing or making known“a revealing glance”
- the speech act of making something evident
Where does revealing come from?
From Middle English reveling; equivalent to reveal + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with revealing
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Questions about saying revealing
How do you pronounce revealing?
Say rih-VEE-ling. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvilɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revealing?
Revealing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: rih · VEE · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say revealing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvilɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.