How to pronounce reverence
Say it like REV-uh-runs. Reverence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reverence 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.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reverence
American and British speakers say reverence in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛvərəns/ in the US and /ˈrɛvərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: REV-uh-runs.
What does reverence mean?
- To show or feel reverence to.
- Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
- An act of showing respect, such as a bow.
- The state of being revered.
Where does reverence come from?
From Middle English reverence (noun) and reverencen (verb), from Old French reverence and Latin reverentia, from Latin revereor (“to stand in awe, respect, revere”), from re- + vereor, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *wer- (“to cover, heed, notice”).
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Questions about saying reverence
How do you pronounce reverence?
Say REV-uh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvərəns/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reverence?
Reverence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say reverence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛvərəns/ and the British form is /ˈrɛvərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.