How many syllables in river?

Syllables in river

2

riv·er

River has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say river

Pronunciation/ˈɹɪvɚ/
2 syllables, RIV-er · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say river slowly and listen for each vowel sound: riv, er. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with river

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Questions

How many syllables are in river?
River has two syllables.
How do you divide river into syllables?
River divides as riv-er.
Which syllable is stressed in river?
The first syllable (RIV-er).

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