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
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Synonyms for rival


1 syllable
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2 syllables
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    3 syllables
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    4 syllables
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      What rhymes with rival

      3 syllables
      • arrival
      • revival
      4 syllables
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