How to pronounce reversed
Say it like rih-VURST. Reversed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURST).
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- rih
- VURST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reversed 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.
- VURSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of reversed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VURST.
What does reversed mean?
- turned inside out and resewn“the reversed collar looked as good as new”
- turned about in order or relation“transposed letters”
Words that rhyme with reversed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reversed.
Questions about saying reversed
How do you pronounce reversed?
Say rih-VURST. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝst/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reversed?
Reversed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURST). Broken into parts: rih · VURST.
Is reversed 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 /rɪˈvɜːst/ (rih-VURST).