How to pronounce revulse
Say it like rih-VUHLS. Revulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHLS).
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- rih
- VUHLS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revulse 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.
- VUHLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of revulse
American and British speakers say revulse in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvʌls/ in the US and /rɪˈvʌls/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VUHLS.
What does revulse mean?
- To pull back with force.
Where does revulse come from?
From Latin revulsus (“revulsed”), past participle of revello (“to revulse”).
Words that rhyme with revulse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of revulse.
Questions about saying revulse
How do you pronounce revulse?
Say rih-VUHLS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvʌls/. In British English it is /rɪˈvʌls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revulse?
Revulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHLS). Broken into parts: rih · VUHLS.
Do Americans and Brits say revulse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvʌls/ and the British form is /rɪˈvʌls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.