How to Pronounce "reverend"
word
/ˈɹɛvɝənd/
REV-ur-uhnd
/ɹˈɛvəɹˌɛnd/
REV-uh-ruhnd
Definition
A title used before the name of a Christian priest or minister. It can also be used as an adjective meaning deserving deep respect, though this use is less common in everyday English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛvɝənd/
British English
/ɹˈɛvəɹˌɛnd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REV-ur-uhnd
UK
REV-uh-ruhnd
Listen in Context
The Reverend Brown spoke to the church on Sunday.
We met the reverend after the wedding.
His voice was calm and reverend.
I think the Reverend is coming over for dinner tonight.