How to Pronounce "revolver"
word
/ɹɪˈvɑɫvɝ/
ri-VAHL-vur
/ɹɪvˈɒlvɐ/
ri-VOL-vuh
Definition
A revolver is a type of handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds bullets and fires them one at a time. It is commonly used for personal defense, law enforcement, and in historical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹɪˈvɑɫvɝ/
British English
/ɹɪvˈɒlvɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-VAHL-vur
UK
ri-VOL-vuh
Listen in Context
He bought a revolver for his collection.
The detective carried a revolver.
A revolver has a rotating cylinder for bullets.
In old Western movies, the hero always draws his revolver fast.