How to pronounce revulsion
Say it like rih-VUHL-shun. Revulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL).
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- rih
- VUHL
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revulsion 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.
- VUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of revulsion
American and British speakers say revulsion in essentially the same way: /rɪˈvʌlʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈvʌlʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VUHL-shun.
What does revulsion mean?
- Abhorrence, a sense of loathing, intense aversion, repugnance, repulsion, horror.
- A sudden violent feeling of disgust.
- The treatment of one diseased area by acting elsewhere; counterirritation.
Where does revulsion come from?
Partly from Middle French révulsion and partly from Latin revulsiō.
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Words that rhyme with revulsion
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Questions about saying revulsion
How do you pronounce revulsion?
Say rih-VUHL-shun. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvʌlʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈvʌlʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revulsion?
Revulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL). Broken into parts: rih · VUHL · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say revulsion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈvʌlʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈvʌlʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.