How to pronounce given
Say it like GHIV-un. Given has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
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- GHIV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Given pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of given
American and British speakers say given in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪvən/ in the US and /ˈɡɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIV-un.
What does given mean?
- acknowledged as a supposition“given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started”
- (usually followed by to) naturally disposed toward“he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”“I am not minded to answer any questions”
- an assumption that is taken for granted
Where does given come from?
Morphologically give + -n.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with given
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Questions about saying given
How do you pronounce given?
Say GHIV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvən/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in given?
Given has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · un.
Do Americans and Brits say given the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪvən/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.