How to pronounce arrival
Say it like uh-RY-vul. Arrival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- uh
- RY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrival 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.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 arrival
American and British speakers say arrival in essentially the same way: /əˈraɪvəl/ in the US and /əˈraɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RY-vul.
What does arrival mean?
- accomplishment of an objective
- the act of arriving at a certain place“they awaited her arrival”
- someone who arrives (or has arrived)
Where does arrival come from?
From Middle English arivaile, arivaille, arrival, arryvaile, arryvaylle, aryvayle, aryvaylle, from Middle French arrivaille, from arriver.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with arrival
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Questions about saying arrival
How do you pronounce arrival?
Say uh-RY-vul. The American pronunciation is /əˈraɪvəl/. In British English it is /əˈraɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrival?
Arrival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: uh · RY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say arrival the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraɪvəl/ and the British form is /əˈraɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.