How to Pronounce “River” in English
/ˈɹɪvɚ/
RI·ver
Stress: ri
Hear “River” spoken naturally in real English.
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What does “River” mean?
- A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
- Any large flow of a liquid in a single body.
- To improve one’s hand to beat another player on the final card in a poker game.
Example sentences
- “Occasionally rivers overflow their banks and cause floods.”
- “a river of blood”
- “But River’s was really dangerous and incendiary.”
How to pronounce “River”
- Syllables:
- ri · ver
- Stress:
- ri — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈɹɪvɚ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /ri/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “River”?
“River” is pronounced /ˈɹɪvɚ/ (ri · ver). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “River”?
“River” has 2 syllables: ri · ver.
Where is the stress in “River”?
The primary stress in “River” is on “RI”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “River” mean?
A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
How can I hear “River” used in real sentences?
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