How to pronounce reveling
Say it like REV-uh-ling. Reveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reveling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reveling
American and British speakers say reveling in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛvəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɛvəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REV-uh-ling.
What does reveling mean?
Where does reveling come from?
From Middle English revelynge; equivalent to revel + -ing.
Words that rhyme with reveling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reveling.
Questions about saying reveling
How do you pronounce reveling?
Say REV-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reveling?
Reveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say reveling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛvəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛvəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.