How to pronounce revert
Say it like rih-VURT. Revert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT).
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- rih
- VURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revert 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.
- VURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of revert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VURT.
What does revert mean?
- One who, or that which, reverts.
- One who reverts to that religion which one had adhered to before having converted to another.
- A convert to Islam.
- To throw back; to reflect; to reverberate.
- To cause to return to a former condition.
- To reverse (a change).
Where does revert come from?
From Old French revertir, from Vulgar Latin *revertiō, variant of Latin revertō.
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Words that rhyme with revert
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Questions about saying revert
How do you pronounce revert?
Say rih-VURT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝt/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revert?
Revert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT). Broken into parts: rih · VURT.
Is revert 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 /rɪˈvɜːt/ (rih-VURT).