How to pronounce review
Say it like ree-VYOO. Review has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYOO).
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- ree
- VYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Review pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of review
American and British speakers say review in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈvju/ in the US and /rɪˈvjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VYOO.
What does review mean?
- a new appraisal or evaluation
- an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
- a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
- look at again; examine again“let's review your situation”
- appraise critically“She reviews books for the New York Times”“Please critique this performance”
- hold a review (of troops)
Where does review come from?
From Middle English revewe, reveue, from Old French reveüe, revue (Modern French: revue), feminine form of reveü, past participle of reveoir (French: revoir), from Latin revideō, from re- +videō (“see, observe”) (English: video).
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Words that rhyme with review
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Questions about saying review
How do you pronounce review?
Say ree-VYOO. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈvju/. In British English it is /rɪˈvjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in review?
Review has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYOO). Broken into parts: ree · VYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say review the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈvju/ and the British form is /rɪˈvjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.