Pronunciation

How to pronounce “thrive”

“thrive” is pronounced /θɹaɪv/ — 1 syllable.
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thrive

/θɹaɪv/

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'thrive' is one beat: /θɹaɪv/. Watch the /θ/ sound — Poke your tongue tip lightly between your teeth and push air out — no voice.
Meaning

grow vigorously

“The deer population in this town is thriving”

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