How to Pronounce Rivet

To pronounce "rivet", say RIV-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪvət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɹɪvət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rivet”

"rivet" has 2 syllables: riv-et. It rhymes with pivot and civet, if that helps it stick.

What does rivet mean?

noun

  1. A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.
  2. Any fixed point or certain basis.

verb

  1. To attach or fasten parts by using rivets.
  2. To install rivets.

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Words that rhyme with rivet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pivotcivetkivettmcdivettmcdivittprivettprivott

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rivet"?▾

"Rivet" has 2 syllables: riv · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "rivet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rivet" is /ˈɹɪvət/.

What does "rivet" mean?▾

Rivet: A cylindrical mechanical fastener that attaches multiple parts together by fitting through a hole and deforming the head(s) at either end.

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