How to pronounce rivalry
Say it like RY-vul-ree. Rivalry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- vul
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rivalry 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rivalry
American and British speakers say rivalry in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪvəlri/ in the US and /ˈraɪvəlri/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-vul-ree.
What does rivalry mean?
- the act of competing as for profit or a prize“the teams were in fierce contention for first place”
Where does rivalry come from?
From rival + -ry.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rivalry
How do you pronounce rivalry?
Say RY-vul-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪvəlri/. In British English it is /ˈraɪvəlri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rivalry?
Rivalry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · vul · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say rivalry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪvəlri/ and the British form is /ˈraɪvəlri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.