To pronounce "shriving", say SHRIV-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shriving
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SHRIV-ing
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"shriving" has 2 syllables: shriv-ing. It rhymes with conniving and thriving, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shriving" has 2 syllables: shriv · ing.
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