To pronounce "river-bed", say RIV-erb-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RIV-erb-ed
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"river-bed" has 3 syllables: riv-erb-ed.
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"River-bed" has 3 syllables: riv · erb · ed.
River-bed: The path where a river runs, or where a river once ran; the bottom earthen part of a river, not including the riverbanks.
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