How to Pronounce "given"
word
/ˈɡɪvən/, /ˈɡɪvɪn/
GI-vuhn
/ɡˈɪvən/
GI-vuhn
Definition
As an adjective, 'given' means something that is already decided or known. It can also mean 'considering' or 'because of' when used in phrases like 'given that' or 'given the situation'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɪvən/, /ˈɡɪvɪn/
British English
/ɡˈɪvən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GI-vuhn
UK
GI-vuhn
Listen in Context
At any given time, there are about 100 people here.
She answered all the questions for the given test.
A given fact cannot be changed.
Given the weather, we should stay inside.