How to pronounce revolvers
Say it like rih-VOL-verz. Revolvers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL).
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- rih
- VOL
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revolvers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of revolvers
- 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-vuz.
What does revolvers mean?
- plural of revolver How to pronounce revolver
Questions about saying revolvers
How do you pronounce revolvers?
Say rih-VOL-verz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɑlvɚz/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɒlvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revolvers?
Revolvers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOL). Broken into parts: rih · VOL · verz.
Is revolvers 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 /rɪˈvɒlvəz/ (rih-VOL-vuz).