How to pronounce shivers
Say it like SHIV-erz. Shivers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIV).
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US American/ˈʃɪvɚz/SHIV-erz
UK British/ˈʃɪvəz/SHIV-uz
- SHIV
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shivers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shivers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHIV-uz.
What does shivers mean?
noun
- plural of shiver How to pronounce shiver
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shiver How to pronounce shiver
Questions about saying shivers
How do you pronounce shivers?
Say SHIV-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shivers?
Shivers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIV). Broken into parts: SHIV · erz.
Is shivers 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 /ˈʃɪvəz/ (SHIV-uz).