How to pronounce revertible
Say it like ruh-VUR-tuh-bul. Revertible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- ruh
- VUR
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revertible 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.
- tuhKeep 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 revertible
- 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: ruh-VUR-tuh-bul.
What does revertible mean?
- Able to be reverted.
Where does revertible come from?
From Anglo-Norman French revertible, from Late Latin revertibilis, from Latin revertere, from re- (“re-: again, back”) + vertere (“to turn”), + -ibilis (“-ible: able to”).
Words that rhyme with revertible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of revertible.
Questions about saying revertible
How do you pronounce revertible?
Say ruh-VUR-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rəˈvɝtəbəl/. In British English it is /rəˈvɜːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revertible?
Revertible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: ruh · VUR · tuh · bul.
Is revertible 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 /rəˈvɜːtəbəl/ (ruh-VUR-tuh-bul).