How to Pronounce Reverential

To pronounce "reverential", say REV-er-ent-ial — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛvəˈɹɛnʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɹɛvəˈɹɛnʃəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reverential”

"reverential" has 4 syllables: rev-er-ent-ial. It rhymes with essential and consequential, if that helps it stick.

What does reverential mean?

adjective

  1. Showing or characterized by reverence; respectful.

Synonyms

reverent

Antonyms

irreverential

Words that rhyme with reverential

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essentialconsequentialinconsequentialpotentialdeferentialquintessentialinfluentialprovidentialtorrentialtangentialsequentialconfidential

Related words

reverentrespectfulveneratingobeisantworshipfulfearingdeferentdreadful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reverential"?▾

"Reverential" has 4 syllables: rev · er · ent · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "reverential"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reverential" is /ˌɹɛvəˈɹɛnʃəl/.

What does "reverential" mean?▾

Reverential: Showing or characterized by reverence; respectful.

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