How to pronounce revocation
Say it like rev-uh-KAY-shun. Revocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
- rev
- uh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revocation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- revGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revocation
American and British speakers say revocation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rev-uh-KAY-shun.
What does revocation mean?
- An act or instance of revoking.
Where does revocation come from?
From Middle English revocacioun, revocation, from Old French revocacion, from Latin revocationem (accusative of revocatio); equivalent to revoke + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with revocation
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Questions about saying revocation
How do you pronounce revocation?
Say rev-uh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revocation?
Revocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: rev · uh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say revocation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.