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river

Syllables: riv-er: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 1st syllable is stressed: RIV-er.
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪvɚ/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with river

How do you divide river into syllables?

river divides as riv-er. riv-er: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in river?

River has 2 syllables (riv-er).

Which syllable is stressed in river?

The stressed syllable in river is riv. The 1st syllable is stressed: RIV-er.

How do you pronounce river?

/ˈrɪvɚ/ in American English.