How to Pronounce Downriver

To pronounce "downriver", say DOWNR-iv-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

DOWNR-iv-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “downriver”

"downriver" has 3 syllables: downr-iv-er. It rhymes with quiver and deliver, if that helps it stick.

What does downriver mean?

adjective

  1. Closer to the mouth of a river

    “My house is downriver to his.”

adverb

  1. Travelling in the direction of the river current.

    “It is easier to paddle downriver.”

Synonyms

downstream

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Words that rhyme with downriver

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quiverdeliverslivercaregiverrivergiverliverupriver

Related words

downstreamdownwinddown-riverupriverdowncanyonriversideproximalupstream

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "downriver"?▾

"Downriver" has 3 syllables: downr · iv · er.

What does "downriver" mean?▾

Downriver: Closer to the mouth of a river

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