How to Pronounce "rivets"
word
ˈɹɪvəts
RIV-its
ɹˈɪvɪts
ri-VITs
Definition
Rivets are small metal pins used to fasten two pieces of material together, especially in metalwork and construction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɪvəts
British English
ɹˈɪvɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RIV-its
UK
ri-VITs
Listen in Context
The worker used strong rivets to hold the metal sheets together.
Old bridges often have many rivets in their structure.
You need to replace any loose rivets to keep the machine safe.
These jeans have copper rivets to make the pockets stronger.