How to Pronounce "river"
word
/ˈɹɪvɝ/
RI-vur
/ˈɹɪvə/
RI-vuh
Definition
A river is a long, natural flow of water that moves across land and usually empties into a lake, sea, or another river.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɪvɝ/
British English
/ˈɹɪvə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RI-vur
UK
RI-vuh
Listen in Context
The river is very wide here.
We walked along the river after lunch.
There is a bridge over the river.
We found a nice little café by the river.