How to pronounce shaved
Say it like SHAYVD. Shaved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shaved
American and British speakers say shaved in essentially the same way: /ʃeɪvd/ in the US and /ʃeɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAYVD.
What does shaved mean?
- having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
Where does shaved come from?
From shave + -ed.
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Questions about saying shaved
How do you pronounce shaved?
Say SHAYVD. The American pronunciation is /ʃeɪvd/. In British English it is /ʃeɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaved?
Shaved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say shaved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃeɪvd/ and the British form is /ʃeɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.