How to pronounce reveille
Say it like REV-uh-lee. Reveille has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reveille 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reveille
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: rih-VAL-ee.
What does reveille mean?
- The sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers.
Where does reveille come from?
From French réveillez, imperative form of réveiller (“to wake”).
Words that rhyme with reveille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reveille.
Questions about saying reveille
How do you pronounce reveille?
Say REV-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəli/. In British English it is /rɪˈvæli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reveille?
Reveille has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · lee.
Is reveille pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /rɪˈvæli/ (rih-VAL-ee).