How Many Syllables Are in "River"?
river has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
riv-er
- Word
- river
- Syllable count
- 2
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A natural stream of water flowing toward another body of water.
Example sentence
The river flows through the forest.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Original editorial seed (common American English reading).