How to pronounce reveller
Say it like REV-uh-ler. Reveller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reveller 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reveller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REV-uh-luh.
What does reveller mean?
- One who attends revels; a partygoer.
Where does reveller come from?
Inherited from Middle English revelour.
Questions about saying reveller
How do you pronounce reveller?
Say REV-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reveller?
Reveller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · ler.
Is reveller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɛvələ/ (REV-uh-luh).