How to pronounce revivalist
Say it like ree-VY-vuh-list. Revivalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- ree
- VY
- vuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revivalist 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of revivalist
American and British speakers say revivalist in essentially the same way: /riˈvaɪvəlɪst/ in the US and /riˈvaɪvəlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-VY-vuh-list.
What does revivalist mean?
- Someone who seeks to revive something.“an Art Deco revivalist”
- An evangelistic preacher.
- Evangelistic.
Where does revivalist come from?
From revival + -ist.
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Words that rhyme with revivalist
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Questions about saying revivalist
How do you pronounce revivalist?
Say ree-VY-vuh-list. The American pronunciation is /riˈvaɪvəlɪst/. In British English it is /riˈvaɪvəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revivalist?
Revivalist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ree · VY · vuh · list.
Do Americans and Brits say revivalist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈvaɪvəlɪst/ and the British form is /riˈvaɪvəlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.