How to pronounce rieves
Say it like REEVZ. Rieves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rieves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rieves
American and British speakers say rieves in essentially the same way: /rivz/ in the US and /riːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REEVZ.
What does rieves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rieve
Words that rhyme with rieves
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rieves.
Questions about saying rieves
How do you pronounce rieves?
Say REEVZ. The American pronunciation is /rivz/. In British English it is /riːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rieves?
Rieves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REEVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say rieves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rivz/ and the British form is /riːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.