How to pronounce rivered
Say it like RIV-erd. Rivered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɪvɚd/RIV-erd
UK British/ˈrɪvəd/RIV-ud
- RIV
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rivered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rivered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIV-ud.
What does rivered mean?
Words that rhyme with rivered
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Questions about saying rivered
How do you pronounce rivered?
Say RIV-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rivered?
Rivered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · erd.
Is rivered 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 /ˈrɪvəd/ (RIV-ud).