How to pronounce riviere
Say it like RIV-ee-air. Riviere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV).
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US American/ˈrɪviɛr/RIV-ee-air
UK British/ˈrɪviɛə/RIV-ee-air
- RIV
- ee
- air
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riviere 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- airKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of riviere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIV-ee-air.
What does riviere mean?
noun
- Alternative form of rivière (“necklace of precious stones”).
Questions about saying riviere
How do you pronounce riviere?
Say RIV-ee-air. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪviɛr/. In British English it is /ˈrɪviɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riviere?
Riviere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIV). Broken into parts: RIV · ee · air.
Is riviere 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 /ˈrɪviɛə/ (RIV-ee-air).