How to pronounce arrival

Say it like this: /ɚˈaɪvəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɚˈaɪvəl/

British

What does arrival mean?

nounThe act of arriving (reaching a certain place).

“The early arrival of the bride created a stir.”

The fact of reaching a particular point in time.

“He celebrated the arrival of payday with a shopping spree.”

The fact of beginning to occur; the initial phase of something.

“The arrival of puberty can be especially challenging for transgender youth.”

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