How Many Syllables In Rivers?
2syllables
Rivers has 2 syllables, riv-ers. It is a disyllabic word.
rivers
/ˈrɪv.əz/ UK /ˈrɪv.ɚz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, riv.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rɪv.əz/
Division By Letters
riv-ers
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rivers
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 | z | VC | closed |
Why Rivers 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 Rivers?
Rivers has 2 syllables, riv-ers. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɪv.əz/.
Which syllable is stressed in Rivers?
The first syllable, riv, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Rivers?
Rivers has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Rivers into syllables?
By sound, rɪv.əz. By letters, as a spelling guide, riv-ers.