How to Pronounce Rive

To pronounce "rive", say RIV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹaɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ɹaɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rive”

"rive" has 2 syllables: riv-e.

What does rive mean?

noun

  1. A place torn; a rent; a rift.

verb

  1. To tear apart by force; to rend; to split; to cleave.
  2. To pierce or cleave with a weapon.

Synonyms

rentriftcleaverendsplit

Related words

rendcleavepullsplitripgaucherivershoreline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rive"?▾

"Rive" has 2 syllables: riv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rive" is /ɹaɪv/.

What does "rive" mean?▾

Rive: A place torn; a rent; a rift.

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