How many syllables in rival?

Syllables in rival

2

ri·val

Rival has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say rival

Pronunciation/ˈɹaɪvəl/
2 syllables, RI-val · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say rival slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ri, val. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in rival?
Rival has two syllables.
How do you divide rival into syllables?
Rival divides as ri-val.
Which syllable is stressed in rival?
The first syllable (RI-val).

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