How to pronounce revived
Say it like rih-VYVD. Revived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYVD).
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- rih
- VYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revived 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.
- VYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of revived
American and British speakers say revived in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvaɪvd/ in the US and /rɪˈvaɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VYVD.
What does revived mean?
- restored to consciousness or life or vigor“felt revived hope”
- given fresh life or vigor or spirit“stirred by revived hopes”
Words that rhyme with revived
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of revived.
Questions about saying revived
How do you pronounce revived?
Say rih-VYVD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvaɪvd/. In British English it is /rɪˈvaɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revived?
Revived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYVD). Broken into parts: rih · VYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say revived the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvaɪvd/ and the British form is /rɪˈvaɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.