How to pronounce shoveled
Say it like SHUHV-uld. Shoveled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHV).
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- SHUHV
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoveled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shoveled
American and British speakers say shoveled in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌvəld/ in the US and /ˈʃʌvəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHV-uld.
What does shoveled mean?
- simple past and past participle of shovel How to pronounce shovel“I shoveled the snow off of my sidewalk.”
Questions about saying shoveled
How do you pronounce shoveled?
Say SHUHV-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌvəld/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌvəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoveled?
Shoveled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHV). Broken into parts: SHUHV · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say shoveled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌvəld/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌvəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.