The English word "rifer" is not a common word, and it is often confused with the word "rifle." The correct spelling for "rifer" is /ˈraɪfər/. The phonetic transcription of the word shows that it begins with the "ry" sound, followed by the "f" sound, and ends with the "er" sound. The word is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is seen in technical or academic contexts, such as in the field of hydrology.