How to Pronounce Reverie

To pronounce "reverie", say REV-er-ie — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛvəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɛvəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reverie”

"reverie" has 3 syllables: rev-er-ie. It rhymes with every, if that helps it stick.

What does reverie mean?

noun

  1. A state of dreaming while awake; a loose or irregular train of thought; musing or meditation; daydream.
  2. An extravagant conceit of the imagination; a vision.

Synonyms

air castlecastle in Spaincastle in the airdaydreamdaydreamingoneirism

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Words that rhyme with reverie

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every

Related words

daydreamdreamdreamingdaydreamingdeliramentdorveilleromance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reverie"?▾

"Reverie" has 3 syllables: rev · er · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "reverie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reverie" is /ˈɹɛvəɹi/.

What does "reverie" mean?▾

Reverie: A state of dreaming while awake; a loose or irregular train of thought; musing or meditation; daydream.

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