How to pronounce reversals
Say it like rih-VUR-sulz. Reversals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- rih
- VUR
- sulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reversals 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reversals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VUR-sulz.
What does reversals mean?
- plural of reversal How to pronounce reversal
Questions about saying reversals
How do you pronounce reversals?
Say rih-VUR-sulz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝsəlz/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reversals?
Reversals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: rih · VUR · sulz.
Is reversals 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 /rɪˈvɜːsəlz/ (rih-VUR-sulz).