How to pronounce archrival
Say it like ARCH-ry-vul. Archrival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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- ARCH
- ry
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archrival pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of archrival
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHCH-ry-vul.
What does archrival mean?
- A chief rival.“The New York Yankees are playing their archrival the Boston Red Sox tonight.”
Where does archrival come from?
From arch- + rival.
Questions about saying archrival
How do you pronounce archrival?
Say ARCH-ry-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃˌraɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃˌraɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archrival?
Archrival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · ry · vul.
Is archrival pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːtʃˌraɪvəl/ (AHCH-ry-vul).