How to pronounce reves
Say it like REEVZ. Reves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reves
American and British speakers say reves in essentially the same way: /rivz/ in the US and /riːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEVZ.
What does reves mean?
- plural of reve
Words that rhyme with reves
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reves.
Questions about saying reves
How do you pronounce reves?
Say REEVZ. The American pronunciation is /rivz/. In British English it is /riːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reves?
Reves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say reves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rivz/ and the British form is /riːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.