How to Pronounce "revolutionary"
word
/ˌɹɛvəˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi/
rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee
/ɹˌɛvəlˈuːʃənəɹi/
rev-uh-LOO-shuh-nuh-ree
Definition
Describes something or someone that brings about great, important change. It can refer to a person who works for major social or political changes, or to something (like an idea or invention) that is new and changes everything.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹɛvəˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi/
British English
/ɹˌɛvəlˈuːʃənəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee
UK
rev-uh-LOO-shuh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The invention of the internet was revolutionary.
She has a revolutionary idea for energy.
Nelson Mandela was a revolutionary.
This new phone's camera is honestly revolutionary compared to the old models.