How to Pronounce Scrivener

To pronounce "scrivener", say SCRIV-en-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scrivener”

"scrivener" has 3 syllables: scriv-en-er. It rhymes with scrivner, if that helps it stick.

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

What does scrivener mean?

noun

  1. A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
  2. One whose business is to place money at interest; a broker.

Synonyms

amanuensisscribetabellion

Words that rhyme with scrivener

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrivner

Related words

scribecopyisttabellionescribanoscrivanodraftsmanwordmasterscrivan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scrivener"?▾

"Scrivener" has 3 syllables: scriv · en · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "scrivener"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scrivener" is /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/.

What does "scrivener" mean?▾

Scrivener: A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.

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