How to pronounce riverfront
Say it like RIV-er-fruhnt. Riverfront has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- er
- fruhnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riverfront 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.
- fruhntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of riverfront
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIV-uh-fruhnt.
What does riverfront mean?
- The real estate located along the banks of a river.“Even in rural areas, dirt-cheap riverfront property seems to be a thing of the past.”
Where does riverfront come from?
From river + front.
Questions about saying riverfront
How do you pronounce riverfront?
Say RIV-er-fruhnt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvɚˌfrʌnt/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəˌfrʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riverfront?
Riverfront has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · er · fruhnt.
Is riverfront 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 /ˈrɪvəˌfrʌnt/ (RIV-uh-fruhnt).