How to pronounce given
given
/ˈgɪvən/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈgɪvɪn/.
Given, sound by sound
| /g/as in go | A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /v/as in very | Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
Each person was given enough food and clothing.
Words that rhyme with given
More words with the /v/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- versailles/verˈsaɪ/
- vase/veɪs/
- vignette/vɪnˈjet/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- vague/veɪg/
- stephen/ˈstiːvən/
- vaughan/vɔːn/
- yves/iːv/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce given?
Given is pronounced /ˈgɪvən/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈgɪvɪn/, is also used.
How many syllables are in given?
Given has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in given?
The first syllable: /ˈgɪvən/.