How to pronounce riveting
Say it like RIV-uh-ting. Riveting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- uh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riveting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of riveting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RIV-ih-ting.
What does riveting mean?
- present participle and gerund of rivet How to pronounce rivet
- Commanding the attention of spectators.“a riveting firework display”
- The act of joining with rivets.
- The act of spreading out and clinching the end, as of a rivet, by beating or pressing.
- A set of rivets; rivets collectively.
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Questions about saying riveting
How do you pronounce riveting?
Say RIV-uh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvətɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riveting?
Riveting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · uh · ting.
Is riveting 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 /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ (RIV-ih-ting).