To pronounce "striving", say STRIV-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹaɪvɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈstɹaɪvɪŋ/
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"striving" has 2 syllables: striv-ing. It rhymes with conniving and thriving, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Striving" has 2 syllables: striv · ing.
The IPA transcription of "striving" is /ˈstɹaɪvɪŋ/.
Striving: Effort; the act of one who strives.
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