How to pronounce revise
Say it like rih-VYZE. Revise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYZE).
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- rih
- VYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revise 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.
- VYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of revise
American and British speakers say revise in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvaɪz/ in the US and /rɪˈvaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VYZE.
What does revise mean?
- To review, alter and amend, especially of written material.“This statute should be revised.”
- To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.“I've only just begun to revise for my exams.”
- A review or a revision.
- A second proof sheet; a proof sheet taken after the first or a subsequent correction.
Where does revise come from?
Borrowed from Middle French réviser, from Latin revīsō, from re- + vīsō (“examine”), frequentative of videō (“see”).
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Words that rhyme with revise
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Questions about saying revise
How do you pronounce revise?
Say rih-VYZE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvaɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈvaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revise?
Revise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYZE). Broken into parts: rih · VYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say revise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvaɪz/ and the British form is /rɪˈvaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.