How to pronounce revolting
Say it like ree-VOHL-ting. Revolting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHL).
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- ree
- VOHL
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revolting 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.
- VOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of revolting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-VOHL-ting.
What does revolting mean?
- present participle and gerund of revolt How to pronounce revolt“The feudal subjects decided to revolt.”
- revolution; revolt
- repulsive, disgusting“The most revolting smell was coming from the drains.”
Words that rhyme with revolting
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Questions about saying revolting
How do you pronounce revolting?
Say ree-VOHL-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈvəʊltɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revolting?
Revolting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOHL). Broken into parts: ree · VOHL · ting.
Is revolting 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 /rɪˈvəʊltɪŋ/ (rih-VOHL-ting).