How to pronounce shrieval
Say it like SHREE-vul. Shrieval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHREE).
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- SHREE
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrieval pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shrieval
American and British speakers say shrieval in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrivəl/ in the US and /ˈʃriːvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHREE-vul.
What does shrieval mean?
- Relating to a sheriff.“A case of shrieval corruption eventually led to the sheriff facing criminal charges.”
Words that rhyme with shrieval
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrieval.
Questions about saying shrieval
How do you pronounce shrieval?
Say SHREE-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrivəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃriːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrieval?
Shrieval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHREE). Broken into parts: SHREE · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say shrieval the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrivəl/ and the British form is /ˈʃriːvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.