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