How to pronounce revile
Say it like ree-VYLE. Revile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYLE).
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- ree
- VYLE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of revile
American and British speakers say revile in essentially the same way: /riˈvaɪl/ in the US and /riˈvaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-VYLE.
What does revile mean?
- To attack (someone) with abusive language.
Where does revile come from?
From Middle English revilen, from re + Old French aviler (“to make vile or cheap, disprize, disesteem”), from a- (“to”) + vil (“vile, cheap”); see vile.
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Words that rhyme with revile
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Questions about saying revile
How do you pronounce revile?
Say ree-VYLE. The American pronunciation is /riˈvaɪl/. In British English it is /riˈvaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revile?
Revile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYLE). Broken into parts: ree · VYLE.
Do Americans and Brits say revile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈvaɪl/ and the British form is /riˈvaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.