How to pronounce reverie
Say it like REV-uh-ree. Reverie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reverie 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reverie
American and British speakers say reverie in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛvəri/ in the US and /ˈrɛvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: REV-uh-ree.
What does reverie mean?
- A state of dreaming while awake; a loose or irregular train of thought; musing or meditation; daydream.
- An extravagant conceit of the imagination; a vision.
- To daydream.
Where does reverie come from?
Borrowed from French rêverie.
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Words that rhyme with reverie
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Questions about saying reverie
How do you pronounce reverie?
Say REV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəri/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reverie?
Reverie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say reverie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛvəri/ and the British form is /ˈrɛvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.