How to pronounce shaven
Say it like SHAY-vun. Shaven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce shaven. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SHAY
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shaven
American and British speakers say shaven in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪvən/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-vun.
What does shaven mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with shaven
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaven.
Questions about saying shaven
How do you pronounce shaven?
Say SHAY-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪvən/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaven?
Shaven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say shaven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪvən/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.