How to pronounce riverine
Say it like RIV-er-in. Riverine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- er
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riverine 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of riverine
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIV-uh-ryne.
What does riverine mean?
- Of or pertaining to rivers, or located on or by a river; inhabiting a river or its surrounds.
Where does riverine come from?
From river + -ine.
Questions about saying riverine
How do you pronounce riverine?
Say RIV-er-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvɚɪn/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riverine?
Riverine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · er · in.
Is riverine 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 /ˈrɪvəraɪn/ (RIV-uh-ryne).