how to pronounce revolver

/ɹɪˈvɑːlvɚ/

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revolver is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of revolver in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… i took a loaded revolver 38 …”

meanings of revolver

noun:

Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.
Synonym of revolving line of credit.
A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.
Any firearm with such a mechanism.

revolver frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word revolver occurs in english on average 1.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.