How to pronounce revival
Say it like rih-VY-vul. Revival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- rih
- VY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revival 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revival
American and British speakers say revival in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvaɪvəl/ in the US and /rɪˈvaɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VY-vul.
What does revival mean?
- bringing again into activity and prominence“the revival of trade”“a revival of a neglected play by Moliere”
- an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion
Where does revival come from?
From revive + -al.
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Words that rhyme with revival
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Questions about saying revival
How do you pronounce revival?
Say rih-VY-vul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvaɪvəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈvaɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revival?
Revival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: rih · VY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say revival the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvaɪvəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈvaɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.