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