How to pronounce rivet
Say it like RIV-ut. Rivet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rivet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rivet
American and British speakers say rivet in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪvət/ in the US and /ˈrɪvɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIV-it.
What does rivet mean?
- To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.
- To install rivets (see Usage notes).
- To command the attention of.
- A cylindrical mechanical fastener which is supplied with a factory head at one end and is used to attach multiple parts together by passing its bucktail through a hole and upsetting its end to form a field head.
- Any fixed point or certain basis.
Where does rivet come from?
The sense "kind of footman's armor" is apparently a back-formation from almain rivet, which is apparently derived from the English noun; see that entry for more.
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Words that rhyme with rivet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rivet.
Questions about saying rivet
How do you pronounce rivet?
Say RIV-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvət/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rivet?
Rivet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say rivet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪvət/ and the British form is /ˈrɪvɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.