How Many Syllables In River?
2syllables
River has 2 syllables, riv-er. It is a disyllabic word.
river
/ˈrɪv.ə/ UK /ˈrɪv.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, riv.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/rɪv.ə/
Division By Letters
riv-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of River
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | r | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why River Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in river?
River has 2 syllables, riv-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɪv.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in river?
The first syllable, riv, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of river?
River has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide river into syllables?
By sound, rɪv.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, riv-er.