How to pronounce arrivant
Say it like uh-RY-vunt. Arrivant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- uh
- RY
- vunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrivant 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.
- vuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arrivant
American and British speakers say arrivant in essentially the same way: /əˈraɪvənt/ in the US and /əˈraɪvənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RY-vunt.
What does arrivant mean?
- A person who is arriving or has just arrived.
Where does arrivant come from?
From arrive + -ant or French arrivant.
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Questions about saying arrivant
How do you pronounce arrivant?
Say uh-RY-vunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈraɪvənt/. In British English it is /əˈraɪvənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrivant?
Arrivant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: uh · RY · vunt.
Do Americans and Brits say arrivant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraɪvənt/ and the British form is /əˈraɪvənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.