How to pronounce riata
Say it like rih-AH-tuh. Riata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/rɪˈɑtə/rih-AH-tuh
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- rih
- AH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does riata mean?
noun
- A lariat or lasso.
Where does riata come from?
From Spanish reata, from reatar (“to retie”).
Words that rhyme with riata
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of riata.
Questions about saying riata
How do you pronounce riata?
Say rih-AH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riata?
Riata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: rih · AH · tuh.