How to pronounce "arise"

arise

Noun
American
/əˈraɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

a rise

How natives say arise

British
/əˈraɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

a rise

How natives say arise

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a schwa sound /ə/ like 'uh'.

  • Move to the /r/ sound by curling your tongue back slightly.

  • End with the diphthong /aɪz/, starting with an open mouth for /aɪ/ then move your tongue up slightly for /z/.

Common Mistakes

  • pronouncing as 'ar-ise' instead of 'a-rise'

  • not stressing the second syllable

  • saying 'uh-reez' instead of 'uh-rahyz'

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a schwa sound /ə/ similar to 'uh'.

  • Produce the /r/ sound with tongue slightly back.

  • Use the diphthong /aɪz/ with a glide from an open to a closed mouth.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Is the 'a' silent?

No, it's pronounced as a weak sound like 'uh'.

Where is the stress in 'arise'?

The stress is on the second syllable: 'rise'.

Why does it sound like 'a rice'?

Be careful to stress the second syllable and use the correct diphthong.

Definition

arise

To come into view or existence.

Word Family

rise

/raɪz/

verb

To go up

Example: The sun will rise soon.

rising

/ˈraɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Going up

Example: The rising sun is beautiful.

arisen

/əˈrɪzən/

verb

Come into existence

Example: These issues have arisen before.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Arise has an initial schwa sound which 'rise' doesn't.

Arise vs. rising

- Arise is two syllables; rising has a different ending with /ɪŋ/.

Arise and arisen differ in syllable number and stress patterns.

Pro Tips

Focus on the stress

Remember to put the stress on the second syllable: 'rise'.

Practice the sound changes

Practice transitioning smoothly from the schwa /ə/ to /r/ and finally to /aɪz/.

Nearby Words

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/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/

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/bruːm/