How to pronounce riots
Say it like RY-uts. Riots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riots 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of riots
American and British speakers say riots in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪəts/ in the US and /ˈraɪəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-uts.
What does riots mean?
- plural of riot How to pronounce riot
- third-person singular simple present indicative of riot How to pronounce riot
Questions about saying riots
How do you pronounce riots?
Say RY-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪəts/. In British English it is /ˈraɪəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riots?
Riots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say riots the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪəts/ and the British form is /ˈraɪəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.