How to pronounce revetment
Say it like rih-VET-munt. Revetment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VET).
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- rih
- VET
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revetment 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.
- VETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revetment
American and British speakers say revetment in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvɛtmənt/ in the US and /rɪˈvɛtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VET-munt.
What does revetment mean?
- A layer of stone, concrete, or other hard material supporting the side of an embankment.
- An ornamental facing, as on a common masonry wall, of marble, face brick, tiles, etc.
- An armored building that provides protection against bombs.
Where does revetment come from?
From French revêtement, from Old French revestiment, from revestir (French revêtir), from Late Latin revestire (“to clothe again”), from Latin re- + vestire (“to clothe”).
Questions about saying revetment
How do you pronounce revetment?
Say rih-VET-munt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɛtmənt/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɛtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revetment?
Revetment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VET). Broken into parts: rih · VET · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say revetment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvɛtmənt/ and the British form is /rɪˈvɛtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.