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