How to pronounce revere
Say it like rih-VEER. Revere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEER).
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- rih
- VEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of revere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VEER.
What does revere mean?
- To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.“a highly revered musician”
- To honor in a form lesser than worship, e.g., a saint, or an idol.
- A revers.
Where does revere come from?
Borrowed from French révérer, ultimately from Latin revereor, from re- + vereor (“to fear”).
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Words that rhyme with revere
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Questions about saying revere
How do you pronounce revere?
Say rih-VEER. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɪr/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revere?
Revere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEER). Broken into parts: rih · VEER.
Is revere 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 /rɪˈvɪə/ (rih-VEER).