How to pronounce revivify
Say it like ree-VIV-ih-fy. Revivify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIV).
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- ree
- VIV
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revivify 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.
- VIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of revivify
American and British speakers say revivify in essentially the same way: /riˈvɪvɪfaɪ/ in the US and /riːˈvɪvɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-VIV-ih-fy.
What does revivify mean?
- To reanimate, bring back to life.
- To reinvigorate or revitalize.
Where does revivify come from?
Partly from French revivifier and partly from Latin revīvificō, corresponding to re- + vivify.
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Questions about saying revivify
How do you pronounce revivify?
Say ree-VIV-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /riˈvɪvɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /riːˈvɪvɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revivify?
Revivify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIV). Broken into parts: ree · VIV · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say revivify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈvɪvɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /riːˈvɪvɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.