How to Pronounce Driven

To pronounce "driven", say DRIV-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹɪvən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdɹɪvən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “driven”

"driven" has 2 syllables: driv-en. It rhymes with riven and forgiven, if that helps it stick.

What does driven mean?

verb

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.
“You drive nails into wood with a hammer.”
To provide an impetus for a non-physical change, especially a change in one's state of mind.
“My wife's constant harping about the condition of the house threatens to drive me to distraction.”

adjective

Obsessed; passionately motivated to achieve goals.
(of snow) Formed into snowdrifts by wind.

Synonyms

move operate make render send compel force oblige

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Words that rhyme with driven

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

riven forgiven striven unforgiven bivin criven givan given ivane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "driven"?▾

"Driven" has 2 syllables: driv · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "driven"?▾

The IPA transcription of "driven" is /ˈdɹɪvən/.

What does "driven" mean?▾

Driven: To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

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