How to Pronounce "contrived"
word
kuhn-TRIVED
kuhn-TRIVED
Definition
If something is contrived, it seems unnatural, forced, or too deliberately planned instead of real or spontaneous.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɹaɪvd
British English
kəntɹˈaɪvd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TRIVED
UK
kuhn-TRIVED
Listen in Context
The story's ending felt contrived and unrealistic.
Her apology sounded contrived to everyone in the room.
The teacher gave a contrived excuse for being late.
Their reunion felt so contrived, like it was set up just for the cameras.