How to pronounce revenue
Say it like REV-uh-noo. Revenue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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US American/ˈrɛvəˌnu/REV-uh-noo
UK British/ˈrɛvəˌnjuː/REV-uh-nyoo
- REV
- uh
- noo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revenue 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.
- nooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of revenue
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: REV-uh-nyoo.
What does revenue mean?
noun
- the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
- government income due to taxation
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Questions about saying revenue
How do you pronounce revenue?
Say REV-uh-noo. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəˌnu/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvəˌnjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revenue?
Revenue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · noo.
Is revenue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈrɛvəˌnjuː/ (REV-uh-nyoo).