How to Pronounce Riverbed

To pronounce "riverbed", say RIV-erb-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “riverbed”

"riverbed" has 3 syllables: riv-erb-ed. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does riverbed mean?

noun

The path where a river runs, or where a river once ran; the bottom earthen part of a river, not including the riverbanks.

Synonyms

stream bed

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Words that rhyme with riverbed

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dread lead head dead tread bloodshed aforesaid embed godhead thread shed read

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "riverbed"?▾

"Riverbed" has 3 syllables: riv · erb · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "riverbed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "riverbed" is /ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/.

What does "riverbed" mean?▾

Riverbed: 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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