How to Pronounce Revolutionary

To pronounce "revolutionary", say REV-ol-ut-ion-ary — 5 syllables, IPA /-ˈljuː-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/-ˈljuː-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “revolutionary”

"revolutionary" has 5 syllables: rev-ol-ut-ion-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does revolutionary mean?

noun

  1. A revolutionist; a person who revolts.
  2. , Chopin's 'Revolutionary Etude' Op. 10 no. 12

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution

    “revolutionary agitators”

  2. Pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset

    “a revolutionary new tool”

Words that rhyme with revolutionary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

radicalrevolutionistnewsubversivesubverterrevolutioncoupuprising

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "revolutionary"?▾

"Revolutionary" has 5 syllables: rev · ol · ut · ion · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "revolutionary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "revolutionary" is /-ˈljuː-/.

What does "revolutionary" mean?▾

Revolutionary: A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

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