How to pronounce ri
Say it like REE. Ri is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ri pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ri
American and British speakers say ri in essentially the same way: /ri/ in the US and /riː/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE.
What does ri mean?
- A Korean unit of distance equivalent to about 393 m.
- The solfeggio syllable used to indicate the sharp of the second note of a major scale, enharmonic to me.
Words that rhyme with ri
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ri.
Words that sound like ri
Questions about saying ri
How do you pronounce ri?
Say REE. The American pronunciation is /ri/. In British English it is /riː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ri?
Ri is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REE.
Do Americans and Brits say ri the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ri/ and the British form is /riː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ri?
Ri sounds the same as re in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.