How to pronounce unrivaled
Say it like un-RY-vuld. Unrivaled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- un
- RY
- vuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrivaled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of unrivaled
American and British speakers say unrivaled in essentially the same way: /ənˈraɪvəld/ in the US and /ənˈraɪvəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-RY-vuld.
What does unrivaled mean?
- Beyond compare, far surpassing any other, unparalleled, without rival.“Helen’s unrivaled beauty is said to have launched a thousand ships.”
Where does unrivaled come from?
From un- + rivaled.
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Questions about saying unrivaled
How do you pronounce unrivaled?
Say un-RY-vuld. The American pronunciation is /ənˈraɪvəld/. In British English it is /ənˈraɪvəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrivaled?
Unrivaled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: un · RY · vuld.
Do Americans and Brits say unrivaled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈraɪvəld/ and the British form is /ənˈraɪvəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.