How to pronounce riot
Say it like RY-ut. Riot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of riot
American and British speakers say riot in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪət/ in the US and /ˈraɪət/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-ut.
What does riot mean?
- a public act of violence by an unruly mob
- a state of disorder involving group violence
- a joke that seems extremely funny
- take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot“Students were rioting everywhere in 1968”
- engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking“They were out carousing last night”
Words that rhyme with riot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of riot.
Questions about saying riot
How do you pronounce riot?
Say RY-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪət/. In British English it is /ˈraɪət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riot?
Riot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say riot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪət/ and the British form is /ˈraɪət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.