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riyal

/ɹiːˈɑːl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.69 in modern English

Syllables
riyal
IPA
/ɹiːˈɑːl/
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The official currency of Qatar, divided into 100 dirhams.

noun

The official currency of Saudi Arabia, divided into 100 halalas.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Arabic رِيَال (riyāl). Doublet of ariary, real, regal, and royal.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ɹiːˈɑːl/

Inflected Forms

riyals (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

rial

Synonyms

qatari riyal saudi arabian riyal

Homonyms

rial

Questions

How do you pronounce riyal?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɹiːˈɑːl/.
What does riyal mean?
The official currency of Qatar, divided into 100 dirhams.
Where does riyal come from?
From Arabic رِيَال (riyāl). Doublet of ariary, real, regal, and royal.

How to pronounce riyal

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