How to pronounce riverbank
Say it like RIV-er-bangk. Riverbank has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- er
- bangk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riverbank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bangkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of riverbank
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIV-uh-bangk.
What does riverbank mean?
- A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.
Where does riverbank come from?
From river + bank.
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Questions about saying riverbank
How do you pronounce riverbank?
Say RIV-er-bangk. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvɚˌbæŋk/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəˌbæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riverbank?
Riverbank has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · er · bangk.
Is riverbank pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɪvəˌbæŋk/ (RIV-uh-bangk).