How do you pronounce "arrive"?

In American English: /ɝˈaɪv/ (ur-EYEV). In British English: /əɹˈaɪv/ (uhr-EYEV). In Canadian English: /ɝˈaɪv/ (ur-EYEV). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈaɪv/ (ⱯR).

Is "arrive" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈaɪv/ (ur-EYEV), while in British English it's /əɹˈaɪv/ (uhr-EYEV).

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arrive

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/ɝˈaɪv/

ur-EYEV

Syllable Breakdown

ɝar·aɪvrive

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