River is pronounced RIV-ər (IPA /ˈrɪvər/). Curl tongue for /r/; bite lip for /v/ — two distinct mouth shapes.
IPA: /ˈrɪvər/
Syllables: RIV · ər
Common ESL mistake: Learners replace /r/ with /l/ or /v/ with /w/, saying 'liver' or 'riwer'.
Tip: Curl tongue for /r/; bite lip for /v/ — two distinct mouth shapes.