How to Pronounce Rivers

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹɪvəz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rivers”

"rivers" has 2 syllables: riv-ers. It rhymes with caregivers and delivers, if that helps it stick.

What does rivers mean?

noun

A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
“Occasionally rivers overflow their banks and cause floods.”
Any large flow of a liquid in a single body.
“a river of blood”

verb

To improve one’s hand to beat another player on the final card in a poker game.
“Johnny rivered me by drawing that ace of spades.”

noun

One who rives or splits.

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Words that rhyme with rivers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caregivers delivers shivers slivers givers livers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rivers"?▾

"Rivers" has 2 syllables: riv · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "rivers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rivers" is /ˈɹɪvəz/.

What does "rivers" mean?▾

Rivers: A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.

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