How to pronounce revenant
Say it like REV-uh-nunt. Revenant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revenant 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.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revenant
American and British speakers say revenant in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛvənənt/ in the US and /ˈrɛvənənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REV-uh-nunt.
What does revenant mean?
- Someone who returns from a long absence.
- A person or thing reborn.
- A supernatural being that returns from the dead; a zombie or ghost.
- Returning.
Where does revenant come from?
19th century. From French revenant, the present participle of revenir (“to return”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying revenant
How do you pronounce revenant?
Say REV-uh-nunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvənənt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvənənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revenant?
Revenant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say revenant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛvənənt/ and the British form is /ˈrɛvənənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.