To pronounce "rivals", say RIV-als — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"rivals" has 2 syllables: riv-als. It rhymes with arrivals and revivals, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rivals" has 2 syllables: riv · als.
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