How to pronounce revoke
Say it like rih-VOHK. Revoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK).
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- rih
- VOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revoke 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.
- VOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of revoke
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-VOHK.
What does revoke mean?
- The act of revoking in a game of cards.
- A renege; a violation of important rules regarding the play of tricks in trick-taking card games serious enough to render the round invalid.
- A violation ranked in seriousness somewhat below overt cheating, with the status of a more minor offense only because, when it happens, it is usually accidental.
- To cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing.“Your driver's license will be revoked.”
- To fail to follow suit in a game of cards when holding a card in that suit.
Where does revoke come from?
Borrowed from Middle French révoquer, from Latin revocare, from re- + voco, vocare.
Words that rhyme with revoke
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Questions about saying revoke
How do you pronounce revoke?
Say rih-VOHK. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvoʊk/. In British English it is /rɪˈvəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revoke?
Revoke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHK). Broken into parts: rih · VOHK.
Is revoke pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rɪˈvəʊk/ (rih-VOHK).