For curious minds ages 3–12

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River

/ˈrɪvə/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

River

noun

Meaning: A long stream of water that flows to the sea.

Full meaning: A large natural stream of water.

Phonics sounds: r-i-v-er — blend them together!

Example: “The Singapore River flows past old shophouses.”

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Category: nature · Frequency rank: 45 (smaller = more common)