English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Revision Pronunciation
Revision is pronounced ree-VI-zhuhn, IPA /riˈvɪʒən/.
ree-VI-zhuhn
US /riˈvɪʒən/ · UK /rɪˈvɪʒən/
Syllables: ree · VI · zhuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A change made to something written, or the work of going back over material to learn it.
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Revision in a Sentence
- The third revision finally fixed the numbering.
- She did most of her revision in the library.
- A revision of the timetable is being drawn up.
Common Mispronunciations of Revision
Not ree-VY-zhuhn
Revise holds a long i and revision shortens it, the same trade that turns decide into decision.
Not RE-vi-zhuhn
The beat waits for the VI in the middle, which is where revise puts it as well.
Tip: Three beats, ree-VI-zhuhn, with the middle s saying zh the way it does in decision.
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