How to pronounce shrive
Say it like SHRYVE. Shrive is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHRYVE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRYVESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of shrive
American and British speakers say shrive in essentially the same way: /ʃraɪv/ in the US and /ʃraɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRYVE.
What does shrive mean?
- To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.).
- To free from guilt, to absolve.
- To prescribe penance or absolution.
Words that rhyme with shrive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrive.
Questions about saying shrive
How do you pronounce shrive?
Say SHRYVE. The American pronunciation is /ʃraɪv/. In British English it is /ʃraɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrive?
Shrive is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHRYVE.
Do Americans and Brits say shrive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃraɪv/ and the British form is /ʃraɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.