How to pronounce riverhead
Say it like RIV-er-hed. Riverhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- er
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riverhead 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of riverhead
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIV-uh-hed.
What does riverhead mean?
- The head or source of a river.
Where does riverhead come from?
From river + head.
Questions about saying riverhead
How do you pronounce riverhead?
Say RIV-er-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvɚˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riverhead?
Riverhead has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · er · hed.
Is riverhead 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 /ˈrɪvəˌhɛd/ (RIV-uh-hed).