How to pronounce Riviera
Say it like riv-ee-ER-uh. Riviera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER).
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US American/ˌrɪviˈɛrə/riv-ee-ER-uh
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- riv
- ee
- ER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riviera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Riviera mean?
noun
- a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France“the Riviera contains some of Europe's most popular resorts”
Where does Riviera come from?
From Italian riviera, from Old French riviere, from Latin riparius.
Words that rhyme with Riviera
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Questions about saying Riviera
How do you pronounce Riviera?
Say riv-ee-ER-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɪviˈɛrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Riviera?
Riviera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER). Broken into parts: riv · ee · ER · uh.