How to pronounce revive
Say it like rih-VYVE. Revive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYVE).
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- rih
- VYVE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revive 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.
- VYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of revive
American and British speakers say revive in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvaɪv/ in the US and /rɪˈvaɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VYVE.
What does revive mean?
- cause to regain consciousness“The doctors revived the comatose man”
- give new life or energy to“A hot soup will revive me”“This will renovate my spirits”
- be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength“Interest in ESP revived”
Where does revive come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with revive
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Questions about saying revive
How do you pronounce revive?
Say rih-VYVE. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvaɪv/. In British English it is /rɪˈvaɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revive?
Revive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYVE). Broken into parts: rih · VYVE.
Do Americans and Brits say revive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvaɪv/ and the British form is /rɪˈvaɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.