How to Pronounce Revolution

To pronounce "revolution", say REV-ol-ut-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “revolution”

"revolution" has 4 syllables: rev-ol-ut-ion. It rhymes with retribution and absolution, if that helps it stick.

What does revolution mean?

noun

  1. A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.
  2. The removal and replacement of a government, especially by sudden violent action.

Antonyms

evolution

Words that rhyme with revolution

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retributionabsolutionresolutionrestitutiondiminutiondestitutionexecutionsolutioncontributionevolutiondissolutionconvolution

Related words

rotationgyrationrollrevolutionarycoupinsurrectionuprisinginsurgency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "revolution"?▾

"Revolution" has 4 syllables: rev · ol · ut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "revolution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "revolution" is /ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/.

What does "revolution" mean?▾

Revolution: A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.

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