How to pronounce "revolution"

revolution

Noun
American
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

rev o lu tion

How natives say revolution

British
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

rev o lu tion

How natives say revolution

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'rev' with a short 'e' sound, like in 'red'.

  • Say 'o' with a schwa sound, it sounds like 'uh'.

  • Use a stressed 'loo' with a long 'oo', like in 'moon'.

  • End with 'shun', where 'tion' sounds like 'shun'.

Common Mistakes

  • re-va-lution (rev-o-lu-tion)

  • re-voo-lution (rev-o-lu-tion)

  • revalution (rev-o-lu-tion)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

How is 'tion' pronounced?

In this word, 'tion' sounds like 'shun'.

Which syllable is stressed?

The stress is on the 'loo' syllable.

Is the 'r' sound strong?

Yes, start with a clear 'r' sound in 'rev'.

Definition

revolution

A large, significant change, often in society or government.

Word Family

revolt

/rɪˈvoʊlt/

verb

To rise against authority.

Example: The citizens began to revolt.

evolution

/ˌiːvəˈluːʃən/

noun

Gradual development.

Example: Evolution takes millions of years.

revolutionary

/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnɛri/

adjective

Relating to major change.

Example: They had revolutionary ideas.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Revolt' stresses '-volt', not 'rev-' as in 'revolution'.

'Evolution' starts with 'ee', not a schwa sound.

'Revolutionary' has an extra syllable '-ary', change stress slightly.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Make sure to stress the 'loo' part, it will improve clarity.

Practice the Ending

Focus on the 'shun' sound, this is common in many English words.

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