How to pronounce crivvens
Say it like KRIV-unz. Crivvens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIV).
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- KRIV
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crivvens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crivvens
American and British speakers say crivvens in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪvənz/ in the US and /ˈkrɪvənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIV-unz.
What does crivvens mean?
- An exclamation of astonishment or horror.“Jings, crivvens an' help ma boab!”
Where does crivvens come from?
Borrowed from Scots crivvens.
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Questions about saying crivvens
How do you pronounce crivvens?
Say KRIV-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪvənz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crivvens?
Crivvens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIV). Broken into parts: KRIV · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say crivvens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪvənz/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪvənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.