How to pronounce reverently
Say it like REV-uh-runt-lee. Reverently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- runt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reverently 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.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reverently
American and British speakers say reverently in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛvərəntli/ in the US and /ˈrɛvərəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: REV-uh-runt-lee.
What does reverently mean?
- In a reverent manner.
Where does reverently come from?
From Middle English reverently, equivalent to reverent + -ly.
Questions about saying reverently
How do you pronounce reverently?
Say REV-uh-runt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvərəntli/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvərəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reverently?
Reverently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · runt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say reverently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛvərəntli/ and the British form is /ˈrɛvərəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.