How to pronounce contrived
Say it like kun-TRYVD. Contrived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRYVD).
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- kun
- TRYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrived pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of contrived
American and British speakers say contrived in essentially the same way: /kənˈtraɪvd/ in the US and /kənˈtraɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TRYVD.
What does contrived mean?
- simple past and past participle of contrive How to pronounce contrive
- Created in a deliberate, rather than natural or spontaneous, way.“contrived joke”
- Unnatural, forced; artificial, or unrealistic.
Words that rhyme with contrived
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Questions about saying contrived
How do you pronounce contrived?
Say kun-TRYVD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtraɪvd/. In British English it is /kənˈtraɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrived?
Contrived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRYVD). Broken into parts: kun · TRYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say contrived the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtraɪvd/ and the British form is /kənˈtraɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.