How to Pronounce Arrives

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈɹaɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “arrives”

"arrives" has 3 syllables: arr-iv-es. It rhymes with archives and lives, if that helps it stick.

What does arrives 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

Words that rhyme with arrives

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archiveslivesdrivesdivesreviveshiveswivesstivesderiveshousewivesstrivessurvives

Related words

comegetaccessachievesambulancesamountsarises

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arrives"?▾

"Arrives" has 3 syllables: arr · iv · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "arrives"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arrives" is /əˈɹaɪvz/.

What does "arrives" mean?▾

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

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