How to pronounce revertent
Say it like rih-VUR-tunt. Revertent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- rih
- VUR
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revertent 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revertent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-VUR-tunt.
What does revertent mean?
- Having reverted to a previous (more basic or more natural) state.
- Any remedy that restores something to its desired natural state.
- A mutation that reverts or undoes the effects of another mutation.
Where does revertent come from?
Borrowed from French revertent, from Latin revertor, equivalent to revert + -ent.
Words that rhyme with revertent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of revertent.
Questions about saying revertent
How do you pronounce revertent?
Say rih-VUR-tunt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝtənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revertent?
Revertent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: rih · VUR · tunt.
Is revertent 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 /rɪˈvɜːtənt/ (rih-VUR-tunt).