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How to pronounce revels

Say it like REV-ulz. Revels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).

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US American/ˈrɛvəlz/REV-ulz
UK British/ˈrɛvəlz/REV-ulz
  • REV
  • ulz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Revels pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. REVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of revels

American and British speakers say revels in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛvəlz/ in the US and /ˈrɛvəlz/ in the UK.

British respelling: REV-ulz.

What does revels mean?

noun
  1. plural of revel How to pronounce revel

Questions about saying revels

How do you pronounce revels?

Say REV-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in revels?

Revels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · ulz.

Do Americans and Brits say revels the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛvəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛvəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).