To pronounce "strived", say STRIV-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
strived
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STRIV-ed
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"strived" has 2 syllables: striv-ed. It rhymes with contrived and derived, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Strived" has 2 syllables: striv · ed.
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