How to pronounce striven
Say it like STRIV-un. Striven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIV).
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- STRIV
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Striven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIVSay 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 striven
American and British speakers say striven in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪvən/ in the US and /ˈstrɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIV-un.
What does striven mean?
- past participle of strive How to pronounce strive
Words that rhyme with striven
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of striven.
Questions about saying striven
How do you pronounce striven?
Say STRIV-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪvən/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in striven?
Striven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIV). Broken into parts: STRIV · un.
Do Americans and Brits say striven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪvən/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.