How to pronounce revocable
Say it like REV-uh-kuh-bul. Revocable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV).
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- REV
- uh
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revocable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revocable
American and British speakers say revocable in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛvəkəbəl/ in the US and /ˈrɛvəkəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REV-uh-kuh-bul.
What does revocable mean?
- Having the ability of being revoked; capable of being revoked.“Your promotion to manager is revocable if you do something wrong.”
Where does revocable come from?
Borrowed from Middle French révocable, from Old French revocable, from Latin revocabilis; equivalent to revoke + -able.
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Questions about saying revocable
How do you pronounce revocable?
Say REV-uh-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛvəkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛvəkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revocable?
Revocable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REV). Broken into parts: REV · uh · kuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say revocable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛvəkəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɛvəkəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.