How to Pronounce Arrive

To pronounce "arrive", say ARR-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈɹaɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈɹaɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “arrive”

"arrive" has 3 syllables: arr-iv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does arrive mean?

verb

  1. To reach; to get to a certain place.

    “He arrived home for two days.”

  2. To obtain a level of success or fame; to succeed.

    “He had finally arrived on Broadway.”

Antonyms

depart

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Words that rhyme with arrive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrivestrivedrivederivearchiveconniveliverevivealivethriveshrivebeehive

Related words

comegetarrivalcomingachieveaccomplishincoming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arrive"?▾

"Arrive" has 3 syllables: arr · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "arrive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arrive" is /əˈɹaɪv/.

What does "arrive" mean?▾

Arrive: To reach; to get to a certain place.

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