How to pronounce rituals
Say it like RICH-oo-ulz. Rituals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH).
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- RICH
- oo
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rituals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rituals
American and British speakers say rituals in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪtʃuəlz/ in the US and /ˈrɪtʃuːəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RICH-oo-ulz.
What does rituals mean?
- plural of ritual How to pronounce ritual
Questions about saying rituals
How do you pronounce rituals?
Say RICH-oo-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtʃuəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtʃuːəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rituals?
Rituals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH). Broken into parts: RICH · oo · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say rituals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪtʃuəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪtʃuːəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.