How to pronounce riverboat
Say it like RIV-er-boht. Riverboat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- er
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riverboat 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.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of riverboat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RIV-uh-boht.
What does riverboat mean?
- A watercraft designed for operating on rivers.
Where does riverboat come from?
From river + boat.
Questions about saying riverboat
How do you pronounce riverboat?
Say RIV-er-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvɚˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riverboat?
Riverboat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · er · boht.
Is riverboat 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 /ˈrɪvəˌbəʊt/ (RIV-uh-boht).