How to pronounce reverting
Say it like rih-VUR-ting. Reverting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- rih
- VUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reverting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reverting
- 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-ting.
What does reverting mean?
- present participle and gerund of revert How to pronounce revert
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Words that rhyme with reverting
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Questions about saying reverting
How do you pronounce reverting?
Say rih-VUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reverting?
Reverting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: rih · VUR · ting.
Is reverting 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 /rɪˈvɜːtɪŋ/ (rih-VUR-ting).