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Words that rhyme with RIVER

RIVER has 2 syllables and 9 perfect rhymes in Wordtide's English dictionary, the most common first: DELIVER, LIVER and QUIVER. Below they are grouped by syllables, followed by 22 near rhymes. Every word is playable on the shared board, with its points shown.

2-syllable words that rhyme with RIVER (5)

  • LIVER9
  • QUIVER19
  • SHIVER12
  • SLIVER10
  • GIVER10

3-syllable words that rhyme with RIVER (4)

  • DELIVER12
  • CAREGIVER16
  • DOWNRIVER17
  • UPRIVER14

Near rhymes for RIVER (22)

Words that almost rhyme: the same vowel sound with similar consonants after it, or the same last vowel and ending. Closest and most common first.

  • DIFFER13
  • RICHER10
  • DITHER9
  • FISHER11
  • FISSURE11
  • HITHER10
  • KINGFISHER19
  • PITCHER13
  • SCISSOR9
  • SLITHER9
  • STIFFER13
  • SWISHER12
  • SWITCHER15
  • WITHER11
  • KISSER9
  • WHITHER14
  • WISHER11
  • ZITHER16
  • PHOTOFINISHER22
  • SNIFFER13
  • SYPHER12
  • WHIZZER28

Highest-scoring rhymes for RIVER

Points are Wordtide tile values before bonus squares (RIVER itself is worth 9). Rare letters pay most: J, Q and Z are worth 9, X is 7.

  • QUIVER19
  • DOWNRIVER17
  • CAREGIVER16
  • UPRIVER14
  • DELIVER12
  • SHIVER12
  • SLIVER10
  • GIVER10
  • LIVER9

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Rhymes are worked out from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary (Carnegie Mellon University) and include only words from the ENABLE public-domain word list that Wordtide's English board uses, with offensive words removed. Numbers next to a word are its points from our own letter values.

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What rhymes with RIVER?

The most common words that rhyme with RIVER are DELIVER, LIVER, QUIVER, SHIVER, SLIVER and CAREGIVER. This page lists all 9 perfect rhymes, grouped by syllables.

How many words rhyme with RIVER?

9 perfect rhymes (the same sounds from the stressed vowel to the end) and 22 near rhymes, counting only words valid on Wordtide's English board.

What is the longest word that rhymes with RIVER?

CAREGIVER, with 3 syllables. The highest-scoring rhyme in Wordtide is QUIVER, worth 19 points before bonus squares.

What is a near rhyme for RIVER?

A word that almost rhymes: the same vowel sound with similar consonants, or the same ending. For RIVER: DIFFER, RICHER, DITHER, FISHER and FISSURE. Songwriters and poets use them when a perfect rhyme sounds forced.

Can I play these words in Wordtide?

Yes. Every word listed is valid on Wordtide's English board, a free word game on one endless board shared by players worldwide. Play in the browser with no download or sign-up.

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