Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

rival

How many syllables in rival?

  2 syllables

Divide rival into syllables:   ri-val
Stressed syllable in rival:   ri-val
How to pronounce rival:   rahy-val
How to say rival:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"rival." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 25 May 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why rival is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Syllable Quiz
Are you smarter than a
3rd grader?
Take the Syllable Challenge

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for rival


1 syllable
  • foe
  • vie
2 syllables
  • equal
    3 syllables
    • enemy
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
      Teachers
      How can $250 help your students?

      One prize is awarded to
      one teacher, every month.
      $Read the contest rules and apply
      Fun Fact
      Snaste is the used, leftover
      part of a candlewick.
      !Get more facts
      Why Is
      flower 2 syllables but
      flour only 1?
      ?Learn Why

      Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

      What rhymes with rival

      3 syllables
      • arrival
      • revival
      4 syllables
        Do You Know
        when to use
        Whether and Weather?
        Find Out Here

        Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
        Need help finding a syllable count?
        Want to say thank you?

        Contact Us!