How to pronounce strives
Say it like STRYVZ. Strives is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of strives
American and British speakers say strives in essentially the same way: /straɪvz/ in the US and /straɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRYVZ.
What does strives mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of strive How to pronounce strive
- plural of strive How to pronounce strive
Words that rhyme with strives
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strives.
Questions about saying strives
How do you pronounce strives?
Say STRYVZ. The American pronunciation is /straɪvz/. In British English it is /straɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strives?
Strives is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say strives the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /straɪvz/ and the British form is /straɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.