How to pronounce rearview
Say it like REER-vyoo. Rearview has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REER).
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- REER
- vyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rearview pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of rearview
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REER-vyoo.
What does rearview mean?
- That provides a view from or to the rear.
- Synonym of rearview mirror.
Where does rearview come from?
From rear + view.
Questions about saying rearview
How do you pronounce rearview?
Say REER-vyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪrvju/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəvjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rearview?
Rearview has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REER). Broken into parts: REER · vyoo.
Is rearview pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɪəvjuː/ (REER-vyoo).