How to pronounce revolver
Say it like rih-VOL-ver. Revolver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL).
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- rih
- VOL
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revolver 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.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of revolver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-VOL-vuh.
What does revolver mean?
- A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.
- Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.
- Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.
Where does revolver come from?
From revolve + -er, coined by American inventor Samuel Colt in 1835.
Words that rhyme with revolver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of revolver.
Questions about saying revolver
How do you pronounce revolver?
Say rih-VOL-ver. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɑlvɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɒlvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revolver?
Revolver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL). Broken into parts: rih · VOL · ver.
Is revolver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈvɒlvə/ (rih-VOL-vuh).