How to pronounce shaving
Say it like SHAY-ving. Shaving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shaving
American and British speakers say shaving in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-ving.
What does shaving mean?
- the act of removing hair with a razor
- a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
- the act of brushing against while passing
Words that rhyme with shaving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaving.
Questions about saying shaving
How do you pronounce shaving?
Say SHAY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaving?
Shaving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say shaving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.