How to pronounce revision
Say it like ree-VIZH-un. Revision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- ree
- VIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revision 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.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revision
American and British speakers say revision in essentially the same way: /riˈvɪʒən/ in the US and /rɪˈvɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VIZH-un.
What does revision mean?
- the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)“it would require a drastic revision of his opinion”
- the act of rewriting something
- something that has been written again“the rewrite was much better”
Where does revision come from?
Borrowed from French révision, from Latin revīsiō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with revision
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Questions about saying revision
How do you pronounce revision?
Say ree-VIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /riˈvɪʒən/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revision?
Revision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: ree · VIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say revision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈvɪʒən/ and the British form is /rɪˈvɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.