How to pronounce arrive
Say it like uh-RYVE. Arrive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYVE).
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- uh
- RYVE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrive 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.
- RYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of arrive
American and British speakers say arrive in essentially the same way: /əˈraɪv/ in the US and /əˈraɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RYVE.
What does arrive mean?
- reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress“She arrived home at 7 o'clock”“She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight”
- succeed in a big way; get to the top“After he published his book, he had arrived”“I don't know whether I can make it in science!”
Where does arrive come from?
For the semantic evolution, compare Old English ġelandian, ġelendan, lendan (“to arrive at land; land”) > Middle English alenden, landen (“to arrive; arrive at shore; land”).
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Words that rhyme with arrive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arrive.
Questions about saying arrive
How do you pronounce arrive?
Say uh-RYVE. The American pronunciation is /əˈraɪv/. In British English it is /əˈraɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrive?
Arrive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RYVE). Broken into parts: uh · RYVE.
Do Americans and Brits say arrive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraɪv/ and the British form is /əˈraɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.