How to pronounce rioter
Say it like RY-uh-ter. Rioter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rioter 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rioter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RY-uh-tuh.
What does rioter mean?
- One who riots; part of the unruly violent crowd causing a riot.“The rioters had erected a makeshift barricade and were pelting the police with rocks from behind it.”
Where does rioter come from?
Inherited from Middle English riotour, from Old French rioteor; equivalent to riot + -er.
Words that rhyme with rioter
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Questions about saying rioter
How do you pronounce rioter?
Say RY-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rioter?
Rioter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · uh · ter.
Is rioter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈraɪətə/ (RY-uh-tuh).