How to pronounce riveted
Say it like RIV-uh-tid. Riveted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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US American/ˈrɪvətɪd/RIV-uh-tid
UK British/ˈrɪvətɪd/RIV-uh-tid
- RIV
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riveted 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of riveted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RIV-uh-tid.
What does riveted mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of rivet How to pronounce rivet
Questions about saying riveted
How do you pronounce riveted?
Say RIV-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riveted?
Riveted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · uh · tid.
Is riveted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈrɪvətɪd/ (RIV-uh-tid).