How to pronounce revenuer
Say it like REV-uh-noo-er. Revenuer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- noo
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revenuer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of revenuer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: REV-uh-nyoo-uh.
What does revenuer mean?
- a government agent responsible for collecting revenue (especially one responsible for stopping bootlegging)
Questions about saying revenuer
How do you pronounce revenuer?
Say REV-uh-noo-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəˌnuɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvəˌnjuːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revenuer?
Revenuer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · noo · er.
Is revenuer 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 /ˈrɛvəˌnjuːə/ (REV-uh-nyoo-uh).