How to pronounce revered
Say it like rih-VEERD. Revered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEERD).
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- rih
- VEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revered 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.
- VEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of revered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VEERD.
What does revered mean?
- simple past and past participle of revere How to pronounce revere“The villagers revered their religious leader for his example of pious conduct.”
- Respected or given reverence.“The scholar kept his revered books in a special part of the library.”
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Words that rhyme with revered
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Questions about saying revered
How do you pronounce revered?
Say rih-VEERD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɪrd/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revered?
Revered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEERD). Broken into parts: rih · VEERD.
Is revered 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 /rɪˈvɪəd/ (rih-VEERD).