How to pronounce arrivals
Say it like uh-RY-vulz. Arrivals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- uh
- RY
- vulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrivals 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.
- vulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arrivals
American and British speakers say arrivals in essentially the same way: /əˈraɪvəlz/ in the US and /əˈraɪvəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RY-vulz.
What does arrivals mean?
- plural of arrival How to pronounce arrival
Questions about saying arrivals
How do you pronounce arrivals?
Say uh-RY-vulz. The American pronunciation is /əˈraɪvəlz/. In British English it is /əˈraɪvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrivals?
Arrivals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: uh · RY · vulz.
Do Americans and Brits say arrivals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraɪvəlz/ and the British form is /əˈraɪvəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.