To pronounce "revive", say REV-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈvaɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹɪˈvaɪv/
IPA
"revive" has 3 syllables: rev-iv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Her grandmother refused to be revived if she lost consciousness.”
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"Revive" has 3 syllables: rev · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "revive" is /ɹɪˈvaɪv/.
Revive: To return to life; to become reanimated or reinvigorated.
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