How to pronounce revue
Say it like rih-VYOO. Revue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYOO).
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- rih
- VYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revue 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.
- VYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of revue
American and British speakers say revue in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvju/ in the US and /rɪˈvjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VYOO.
What does revue mean?
- A form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
- Any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs.
Where does revue come from?
Borrowed from French revue (literally “review”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with revue
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Questions about saying revue
How do you pronounce revue?
Say rih-VYOO. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvju/. In British English it is /rɪˈvjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revue?
Revue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VYOO). Broken into parts: rih · VYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say revue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvju/ and the British form is /rɪˈvjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.