How do you pronounce "rivals"?

In American English: /ˈraɪvəlz/ (REYEV-uhlz). In British English: /ɹˈaɪvəlz/ (R-eyev). In Canadian English: /ˈraɪvəlz/ (REYEV-uhlz). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪvəlz/ (R-eyev).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪvəlz/ (REYEV-uhlz), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪvəlz/ (R-eyev).

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rivals

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/ˈraɪvəlz/

REYEV-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

raɪvri·əlzvals

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