How to pronounce givens
Say it like GHIV-unz. Givens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV).
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- GHIV
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Givens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of givens
American and British speakers say givens in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪvənz/ in the US and /ˈɡɪvənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIV-unz.
What does givens mean?
- plural of given How to pronounce given
Questions about saying givens
How do you pronounce givens?
Say GHIV-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪvənz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in givens?
Givens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIV). Broken into parts: GHIV · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say givens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪvənz/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪvənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.