How to Pronounce "revolt"
word
/ɹiˈvoʊɫt/, /ɹɪˈvoʊɫt/
ri-VOHlt or ri-VOHlt
/ɹɪvˈəʊlt/
ri-OHlt
Definition
To rise up and fight against authority or rules, usually with many people. As a noun, it means the act of rebelling against control.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈvoʊɫt/, /ɹɪˈvoʊɫt/
British English
/ɹɪvˈəʊlt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-VOHlt or ri-VOHlt
UK
ri-OHlt
Listen in Context
The people decided to revolt against the king.
The soldiers started a revolt in the city.
It is dangerous to revolt without a plan.
When taxes went up again, farmers threatened to revolt.