How to pronounce reverses
Say it like rih-VUR-siz. Reverses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- rih
- VUR
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reverses 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reverses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VUR-siz.
What does reverses mean?
- plural of reverse How to pronounce reverse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reverse How to pronounce reverse
Questions about saying reverses
How do you pronounce reverses?
Say rih-VUR-siz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝsɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reverses?
Reverses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: rih · VUR · siz.
Is reverses 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 /rɪˈvɜːsɪz/ (rih-VUR-siz).