river
nounHow many syllables in river?
There are 2 syllables in the word river.How to pronounce river:
Definition of river:
- river (noun):
- a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek).
- a natural stream of water of usually considerable volume
Synonyms for river:
aqueduct
beck
brook
burn
canal
channel
conduit
course
creek
estuary
falls
flume
gutter
millrace
racecourse
raceway
rapid
rivulet
sluice
spillway
stream
tributary
watercourse
waterfall
waterway
Antonyms for river:
distributary
effluent
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In certain poetic forms, like the sonnet, syllable count per line is strictly regulated to achieve a specific rhythmic effect.
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