How many syllables in "rivalrous"?

"rivalrous" has 3 lettergrepen (ri - val - rous).

How to divide "rivalrous"?

"rivalrous" divides into 3 parts: ri · val · rous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ri... val... rous) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"rivalrous": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ri·val·rous

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RI-val-rous(ri · val · rous)● ○ ○

Stress in "rivalrous" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɹaɪvəlɹəs⁄

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IPAˈɹaɪvəlɹəs

Lettergrepenri·val·rous

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How many syllables in "rivalrous"?: "rivalrous" has 3 lettergrepen (ri - val - rous).
How to divide "rivalrous"?: "rivalrous" divides into 3 parts: ri · val · rous.
Where is the stress in "rivalrous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rivalrous"?: Say each syllable slowly (ri... val... rous) and listen on SayItVid.