How many syllables in River?
2
river has 2 syllables
Exact — from pronouncing dictionary
2 beats when you say it out loud
When spoken, river breaks into 2 syllables — each syllable is built around a single vowel sound. Count any word, line, or verse with the syllable counter, or see the rules in our guide to counting syllables.
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How many syllables are in river?
River has 2 syllables.
Is river in the dictionary?
Yes — River is in our pronouncing dictionary, so its 2 syllables count is exact.