How to pronounce revolves
Say it like ree-VOLVZ. Revolves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLVZ).
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US American/riˈvɑlvz/ree-VOLVZ
UK British/riˈvɒlvz/ree-VOLVZ
- ree
- VOLVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revolves 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.
- VOLVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of revolves
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ree-VOLVZ.
What does revolves mean?
noun
- plural of revolve How to pronounce revolve
- third-person singular simple present indicative of revolve How to pronounce revolve
Questions about saying revolves
How do you pronounce revolves?
Say ree-VOLVZ. The American pronunciation is /riˈvɑlvz/. In British English it is /riˈvɒlvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revolves?
Revolves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOLVZ). Broken into parts: ree · VOLVZ.
Is revolves pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /riˈvɒlvz/ (ree-VOLVZ).