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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable rive
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ar-rive: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ar-RIVE.
Pronunciation
/ɚˈaɪv/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ar-rive.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide arrive into syllables?

arrive divides as ar-rive. ar-rive: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in arrive?

Arrive has 2 syllables (ar-rive).

Which syllable is stressed in arrive?

The stressed syllable in arrive is rive. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ar-RIVE.

How do you pronounce arrive?

/ɚˈaɪv/ in American English.