How to pronounce reversi
Say it like rih-VUR-see. Reversi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- rih
- VUR
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reversi 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reversi
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VUR-see.
What does reversi mean?
- A strategy game for two players, areas of the board being captured by surrounding rows of the opponent's pieces with one's own.
- The card game reversis.
Where does reversi come from?
(board game): So named because the playing pieces have two differently colored sides, which are reversed when captured to indicate that they are now the capturer's.
Words that rhyme with reversi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reversi.
Questions about saying reversi
How do you pronounce reversi?
Say rih-VUR-see. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝsi/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reversi?
Reversi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: rih · VUR · see.
Is reversi 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 /rɪˈvɜːsi/ (rih-VUR-see).