How to pronounce rivery
Say it like RIV-uh-ree. Rivery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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- RIV
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rivery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rivery
American and British speakers say rivery in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪvəri/ in the US and /ˈrɪvəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIV-uh-ree.
What does rivery mean?
- Having rivers.“a rivery country”
- Resembling or characteristic of a river; riverlike.
Where does rivery come from?
From river + -y.
Words that rhyme with rivery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rivery.
Questions about saying rivery
How do you pronounce rivery?
Say RIV-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪvəri/. In British English it is /ˈrɪvəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rivery?
Rivery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say rivery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪvəri/ and the British form is /ˈrɪvəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.