revive

How to Split "revive" into Syllables

The word revive is divided into 3 syllables: re·vi·ve. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• re — 1st syllable
• vi — 2nd syllable
• ve — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of revive:

• IPA: /ɹɪˈvaɪv/

📖 Definitions

1. revive (third-person singular simple present revives, present participle reviving, simple past and past participle revived)
2. To cause (a person or animal) to recover from a faint; to cause (a person or animal) to return to a state of consciousness.

📚 Word Origin & History

The verb is derived from Late Middle English reviven, revyven (“to recover from illness; to regain consciousness; to return to life after death; to happen again, recur; to be rejuvenated, renewed; (figurative) to bring back; (alchemy) of a metal: to be restored to its original form”), from Anglo-Norman reviver, revivre (“to return to life after death; to rejuvenate, renew; to make (a law or legal document) valid again”), Middle French revivre, and Old French revivre (“to return to life...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare revive with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
revive	3	re·vi·ve
RIP	1	rip
reef	1	reef
rave	2	ra-ve
rope	2	ro-pe

🔗 Related Words

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Rev, Reva, revel, revue, revamp, reveal, Revere, revers.