How do you pronounce "rival"?

In American English: /ˈraɪvəl/ (REYEV-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈaɪvəl/ (R-eyev). In Canadian English: /ˈraɪvəl/ (REYEV-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪvəl/ (R-eyev).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪvəl/ (REYEV-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪvəl/ (R-eyev).

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rival

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/ˈraɪvəl/

REYEV-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

raɪvri·əlval

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