How to Pronounce Given

To pronounce "given", say GIV-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɪ.vən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɡɪ.vən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “given”

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

Sounds exactly like: givan — easy to mix up when writing.

What does given mean?

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
  2. (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).

    “I give it a 95% chance of success.”

noun

  1. A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.

    “When evaluating this math problem, don't forget to read the givens.”

adjective

  1. Already arranged.
  2. Currently discussed.

Synonyms

bendcedeflexmoveyieldestimateguesspredict

Antonyms

resistgetobtainreceivetake

Words that rhyme with given

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drivenrivenforgivenstrivenunforgivenbivincrivengivanivane

Related words

presumptionpresuppositiongrantedmindedpreconditionspecifieddisposedapt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "given"?▾

"Given" has 2 syllables: giv · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "given"?▾

The IPA transcription of "given" is /ˈɡɪ.vən/.

What does "given" mean?▾

Given: (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

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