To pronounce "riyad", say RIY-ad — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
riyad
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"riyad" has 2 syllables: riy-ad. It rhymes with broad and sad, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: riad, riyadh — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Riyad" has 2 syllables: riy · ad.
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