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