How to Pronounce Connive

To pronounce "connive", say CONN-iv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈnaɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kəˈnaɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “connive”

"connive" has 3 syllables: conn-iv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.

What does connive mean?

verb

Often followed by with: to secretly cooperate with another person or persons in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing; to collude, to conspire.
Of parts of a plant: to be converging or in close contact; to be connivent.

Synonyms

dissimulate look the other way shut one's eyes turn a blind eye wink

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Words that rhyme with connive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contrive strive drive derive archive live revive alive thrive shrive arrive beehive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "connive"?▾

"Connive" has 3 syllables: conn · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "connive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "connive" is /kəˈnaɪv/.

What does "connive" mean?▾

Connive: Often followed by with: to secretly cooperate with another person or persons in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing; to collude, to conspire.

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