How to pronounce shaver
Say it like SHAY-ver. Shaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shaver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAY-vuh.
What does shaver mean?
- One who shaves.
- A barber, one whose occupation is to shave.
- A tool or machine for shaving; an electric razor.
Words that rhyme with shaver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaver.
Questions about saying shaver
How do you pronounce shaver?
Say SHAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaver?
Shaver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · ver.
Is shaver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃeɪvə/ (SHAY-vuh).