How to pronounce reviving
Say it like rih-VY-ving. Reviving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- rih
- VY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reviving 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reviving
American and British speakers say reviving in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VY-ving.
What does reviving mean?
- present participle and gerund of revive How to pronounce revive
- A revival; a bringing back to life.
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Words that rhyme with reviving
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Questions about saying reviving
How do you pronounce reviving?
Say rih-VY-ving. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reviving?
Reviving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: rih · VY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say reviving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.