contrive

/kənˈtraɪv/

Syllables con·trive

Stress con-TRIVE

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

trive

/traɪv/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to plan or manage with skill, often with effort or ingenuity

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(conduct) + trive=/traɪv/(drive)

Example

She contrived a plan to finish the project on time.