How to pronounce riverway
Say it like RIV-er-way. Riverway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- er
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riverway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of riverway
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIV-uh-way.
What does riverway mean?
- The segment of a river or route on a river which is traversed by watercraft.
Where does riverway come from?
From river + way.
Questions about saying riverway
How do you pronounce riverway?
Say RIV-er-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvɚˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riverway?
Riverway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · er · way.
Is riverway 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 /ˈrɪvəˌweɪ/ (RIV-uh-way).