How to pronounce revelry
Say it like REV-ul-ree. Revelry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- ul
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revelry 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of revelry
American and British speakers say revelry in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛvəlri/ in the US and /ˈrɛvəlri/ in the UK.
British respelling: REV-ul-ree.
What does revelry mean?
- Joyful or riotous merry-making.
Where does revelry come from?
From Middle English revelrye; equivalent to revel + -ry.
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Questions about saying revelry
How do you pronounce revelry?
Say REV-ul-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəlri/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvəlri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revelry?
Revelry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · ul · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say revelry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛvəlri/ and the British form is /ˈrɛvəlri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.