How to pronounce arise
Say it like uh-RYZE. Arise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYZE).
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- uh
- RYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of arise
American and British speakers say arise in essentially the same way: /əˈraɪz/ in the US and /əˈraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RYZE.
What does arise mean?
- come into existence; take on form or shape“A new religious movement originated in that country”“a love that sprang up from friendship”
- originate or come into being“a question arose”
- rise to one's feet“The audience got up and applauded”
Where does arise come from?
From Middle English arisen, from Old English ārīsan (“to arise, get up; rise; spring from, originate; spring up, ascend”), from Proto-Germanic *uzrīsaną (“to rise up, arise”), equivalent to a- + rise.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with arise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arise.
Questions about saying arise
How do you pronounce arise?
Say uh-RYZE. The American pronunciation is /əˈraɪz/. In British English it is /əˈraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arise?
Arise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYZE). Broken into parts: uh · RYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say arise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraɪz/ and the British form is /əˈraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.