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