How to pronounce reversion
Say it like rih-VER-zhun. Reversion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER).
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- rih
- VER
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reversion 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.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reversion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VUH-zhun.
What does reversion mean?
- The act or process of reverting something.
- The act or process of reverting a database to a prior state.
- The action of returning to a former condition or practice.
Where does reversion come from?
Borrowed into late Middle English from Old French reversion (modern réversion), from Latin reversio, from revertō.
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Questions about saying reversion
How do you pronounce reversion?
Say rih-VER-zhun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɚʒən/. In British English it is /rɪˈvəʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reversion?
Reversion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER). Broken into parts: rih · VER · zhun.
Is reversion 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 /rɪˈvəʒən/ (rih-VUH-zhun).