How to Pronounce Reveal

To pronounce "reveal", say REV-eal — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈviːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹəˈviːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reveal”

"reveal" has 2 syllables: rev-eal. It rhymes with zeal and puerile, if that helps it stick.

What does reveal mean?

noun

  1. The outer side of a window or door frame; the jamb.
  2. A revelation; an uncovering of what was hidden.

    “The comedian had been telling us about his sleep being disturbed by noise. Then came the reveal: he was sleeping on a bed in a department store.”

verb

  1. To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.
  2. To communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction.

Synonyms

jambreveldisclosedivulgeuncoverunfoldunveil

Words that rhyme with reveal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsquealordeal

Related words

breakuncoverdiscloseunveildisplayexposeshowdiscover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reveal"?▾

"Reveal" has 2 syllables: rev · eal.

What is the IPA transcription of "reveal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reveal" is /ɹəˈviːl/.

What does "reveal" mean?▾

Reveal: The outer side of a window or door frame; the jamb.

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