How to pronounce shavings
Say it like SHAY-vingz. Shavings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- vingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shavings 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.
- vingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shavings
American and British speakers say shavings in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-vingz.
What does shavings mean?
- plural of shaving; those particles or pieces left after or created by shaving. How to pronounce shaving
- A fringe tree (Cionanthus virginicus)
Questions about saying shavings
How do you pronounce shavings?
Say SHAY-vingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shavings?
Shavings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · vingz.
Do Americans and Brits say shavings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.