How to pronounce reverential
Say it like rev-uh-REN-shul. Reverential has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REN).
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- rev
- uh
- REN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reverential pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- revGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reverential
American and British speakers say reverential in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/ in the US and /ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rev-uh-REN-shul.
What does reverential mean?
- Showing or characterized by reverence; respectful.
- Someone or something that is reverential.
Where does reverential come from?
From Medieval Latin reverentiālis, from Latin reverentia (“reverence”) + -ālis (adjectival suffix).
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Words that rhyme with reverential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reverential.
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- essential
- presidential
- residential
- influential
- confidential
- differential
- existential
- exponential
- sequential
Questions about saying reverential
How do you pronounce reverential?
Say rev-uh-REN-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reverential?
Reverential has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REN). Broken into parts: rev · uh · REN · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say reverential the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/ and the British form is /ˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.