How many syllables in "rival"?

"rival" has 2 lettergrepen (ri - val).

How to divide "rival"?

"rival" divides into 2 parts: ri · val.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"rival": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ri·val

Hoofdklemtoon

RI-val(ri · val)● ○

Stress in "rival" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈraɪ.vəl⁄

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IPAˈraɪ.vəl

Lettergrepenri·val

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How many syllables in "rival"?: "rival" has 2 lettergrepen (ri - val).
How to divide "rival"?: "rival" divides into 2 parts: ri · val.
Where is the stress in "rival"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rival"?: Say each syllable slowly (ri... val) and listen on SayItVid.