How to pronounce rivalrous
Say it like RY-vul-rus. Rivalrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- vul
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rivalrous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rivalrous
American and British speakers say rivalrous in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪvəlrəs/ in the US and /ˈraɪvəlrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-vul-rus.
What does rivalrous mean?
- Having a relationship of rivalry.
- Which can be consumed by no more than one person at the same time.
Where does rivalrous come from?
From rivalry + -ous.
Questions about saying rivalrous
How do you pronounce rivalrous?
Say RY-vul-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪvəlrəs/. In British English it is /ˈraɪvəlrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rivalrous?
Rivalrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · vul · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say rivalrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪvəlrəs/ and the British form is /ˈraɪvəlrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.