How to pronounce strivings
Say it like STRY-vingz. Strivings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY).
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- STRY
- vingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strivings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of strivings
American and British speakers say strivings in essentially the same way: /ˈstraɪvɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈstraɪvɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRY-vingz.
What does strivings mean?
- plural of striving How to pronounce striving
Questions about saying strivings
How do you pronounce strivings?
Say STRY-vingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪvɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪvɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strivings?
Strivings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY). Broken into parts: STRY · vingz.
Do Americans and Brits say strivings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstraɪvɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈstraɪvɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.