How to pronounce arriving
Say it like uh-RY-ving. Arriving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- uh
- RY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arriving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arriving
American and British speakers say arriving in essentially the same way: /əˈraɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈraɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RY-ving.
What does arriving mean?
Words that rhyme with arriving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arriving.
Questions about saying arriving
How do you pronounce arriving?
Say uh-RY-ving. The American pronunciation is /əˈraɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈraɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arriving?
Arriving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: uh · RY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say arriving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈraɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.