About "reveal"
How to Split "reveal" into Syllables
The word reveal is divided into 3 syllables: re·ve·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- re — 1st syllable
- ve — 2nd syllable
- al — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of reveal:
- IPA: /ɹɪˈviːl/
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📖 Definitions
- The outer side of a window or door frame.
- For more quotations using this term, see Citations:reveal.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English revēlen, from Old French reveler, from Latin revēlāre (“to reveal, uncover”), from re- (“back, again”) + vēlāre (“to cover”), from vēlum (“a cloth, covering, curtain, veil, awning, sail”) (whence also English veil, English unveil, English voile, Russian вуаль (vualʹ), Russian завуали́ровать (zavualírovatʹ, “to veil”) (compare typologically)). Also compare typologically English uncloak, unmask, Russian разобла́чать (r...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare reveal with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| reveal | 3 | re·ve·al |
| refile | 3 | re-fi-le |
| reply | 2 | rep-ly |
| raffle | 1 | raffle |
| repeal | 3 | re-pe-al |
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