How to pronounce Rivers
Say it like RIV-erz. Rivers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Rivers. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈrɪvɚz/RIV-erz
UK British/ˈrɪvəz/RIV-uz
- RIV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rivers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Rivers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIV-uz.
What does Rivers mean?
proper noun
- A state of Nigeria in the South South geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Port Harcourt.
- plural of River
- plural of river How to pronounce river
Questions about saying Rivers
How do you pronounce Rivers?
Say RIV-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rivers?
Rivers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · erz.
Is Rivers 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 /ˈrɪvəz/ (RIV-uz).