To pronounce "shrive", say SHRIV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɹaɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shrive
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/ˈʃɹaɪv/
IPA
"shrive" has 2 syllables: shriv-e. It rhymes with contrive and strive, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shrive" has 2 syllables: shriv · e.
The IPA transcription of "shrive" is /ˈʃɹaɪv/.
Shrive: To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)
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