How to pronounce reversionary
Say it like ruh-VUR-zhuh-ner-ee. Reversionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- ruh
- VUR
- zhuh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reversionary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reversionary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VUR-zhuh-nuh-ree.
What does reversionary mean?
- A reversioner.
- Pertaining to reversion, especially that of an estate.“a reversionary interest or right”
Where does reversionary come from?
From reversion + -ary.
Words that rhyme with reversionary
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Questions about saying reversionary
How do you pronounce reversionary?
Say ruh-VUR-zhuh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /rəˈvɝʒəˌnɛri/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːʒənəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reversionary?
Reversionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: ruh · VUR · zhuh · ner · ee.
Is reversionary 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 /rɪˈvɜːʒənəri/ (rih-VUR-zhuh-nuh-ree).