How to pronounce "revolve"

revolve

Sports & Recreation
American
/rɪˈvɑlv/

Syllable Breakdown

re volve

How natives say revolve

British
/rɪˈvɒlv/

Syllable Breakdown

re volve

How natives say revolve

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the sound 'ri' as in 'rich'.

  • Emphasize the second syllable with 'vol' sounding like 'vahl'.

  • End with the 'v' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • ree-volve instead of re-volve

  • re-folve instead of re-volve

  • ri-valve instead of re-volve

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the sound 'ri' similar to 'rich'.

  • Emphasize the second syllable with 'vol' sounding like 'vol'.

  • End with a clear 'v' sound.

common mistakes

  • ree-volve instead of re-volve

  • re-volf instead of re-volve

  • ri-wolve instead of re-volve

FAQ

Why is the stress on the second syllable?

In 'revolve', the stress is on the second syllable, 'volve', which is common for verbs with this structure.

How to avoid saying 'ree-volve'?

Focus on a short 're' sound and emphasize the 'volve' more.

Is it 'vahlv' in both accents?

In American English, it's 'vahlv', and in British, it's more 'volv'.

Definition

revolve

To move around a central point.

Word Family

revolution

/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

noun

a massive change or rotation

Example: The moon makes a revolution around Earth.

evolve

/ɪˈvɒlv/

verb

develop gradually

Example: Species evolve over time.

revolver

/rɪˈvɒlvər/

noun

a type of handgun

Example: He owned an antique revolver.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Revolve vs. revolution

- Stress is on different syllables.

Revolve vs. evolve

- Different starting vowel sounds.

Revolve vs. revolver

- Different ending sounds.

Pro Tips

Mind the Stress

Focus on stressing the second syllable to avoid common mistakes.

Short 're' Sound

Use a short 're' and ensure 'volve' is clear.

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