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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable ri
  • 5 letters
Syllables
ri-val: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: RI-val.
Pronunciation
/ˈraɪvəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ri-val.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide rival into syllables?

rival divides as ri-val. ri-val: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in rival?

Rival has 2 syllables (ri-val).

Which syllable is stressed in rival?

The stressed syllable in rival is ri. The 1st syllable is stressed: RI-val.

How do you pronounce rival?

/ˈraɪvəl/ in American English.