How to pronounce reversible
Say it like rih-VUR-suh-bul. Reversible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/rɪˈvɝsəbəl/rih-VUR-suh-bul
UK British/rəˈvɜːsɪbəl/ruh-VUR-sih-bul
- rih
- VUR
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reversible 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reversible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ruh-VUR-sih-bul.
What does reversible mean?
adjective
- Able to be reversed.
- Able to be worn inside out.
- Capable of proceeding in either direction.
- A garment that can be worn inside out.
Where does reversible come from?
Probably from Middle French, equivalent to reverse + -ible.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying reversible
How do you pronounce reversible?
Say rih-VUR-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝsəbəl/. In British English it is /rəˈvɜːsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reversible?
Reversible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: rih · VUR · suh · bul.
Is reversible 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 /rəˈvɜːsɪbəl/ (ruh-VUR-sih-bul).