How to pronounce ria
Say it like REE-uh. Ria has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ria 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ria
American and British speakers say ria in essentially the same way: /ˈriə/ in the US and /ˈriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-uh.
What does ria mean?
- A narrow inlet of the sea formed by a flooded unglaciated river valley.
Where does ria come from?
From German Ria, from Spanish ría (“inlet, estuary”), from Galician ría, from Galician río, from Latin.
Words that rhyme with ria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ria.
Words that sound like ria
Questions about saying ria
How do you pronounce ria?
Say REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈriə/. In British English it is /ˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ria?
Ria has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say ria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriə/ and the British form is /ˈriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ria?
Ria sounds the same as rhea in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.