strive

/straɪv/

Syllables strive

Stress STRIVE

Phonics Breakdown

str

/str/

consonant blend

i

/aɪ/

long i (i_e)

ve

/v/

silent letter

Meaning

to make great efforts; try hard

Sound Reference

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str=/str/(street) + i=/aɪ/(time) + v=/v/(voice)

Example

We must strive for excellence in our work.