How to pronounce revives
Say it like ree-VYVZ. Revives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYVZ).
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- ree
- VYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revives 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.
- VYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of revives
American and British speakers say revives in essentially the same way: /riˈvaɪvz/ in the US and /riˈvaɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-VYVZ.
What does revives mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of revive How to pronounce revive
Words that rhyme with revives
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Questions about saying revives
How do you pronounce revives?
Say ree-VYVZ. The American pronunciation is /riˈvaɪvz/. In British English it is /riˈvaɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revives?
Revives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYVZ). Broken into parts: ree · VYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say revives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈvaɪvz/ and the British form is /riˈvaɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.