How to Pronounce "reversals"
word
ɹiˈvɝsəɫz/, /ɹɪˈvɝsəɫz
ri-VUR-suhlz or ri-VUR-suhlz
ɹɪvˈɜːsəlz
ri-VUR-suhlz
Definition
Changes to the opposite direction, order, or position; or acts of turning something around. Often used to describe a sudden change in opinion, trend, or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈvɝsəɫz/, /ɹɪˈvɝsəɫz
British English
ɹɪvˈɜːsəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-VUR-suhlz or ri-VUR-suhlz
UK
ri-VUR-suhlz
Listen in Context
Sudden reversals in the weather surprised everyone.
There were several reversals in the team's performance this season.
The court issued two reversals of previous judgments.
Market reversals can happen quickly, so investors must stay alert.