How do you pronounce "arrives"?

In American English: /ɝˈaɪvz/ (ur-EYEVZ). In British English: /əɹˈaɪvz/ (uhr-EYEVZ). In Canadian English: /ɝˈaɪvz/ (ur-EYEVZ). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈaɪvz/ (ⱯR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈaɪvz/ (ur-EYEVZ), while in British English it's /əɹˈaɪvz/ (uhr-EYEVZ).

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/ɝˈaɪvz/

ur-EYEVZ

Syllable Breakdown

ɝar·aɪvzrives

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Last updated: 2026-02-12