How to pronounce shoveling
Say it like SHUHV-ling. Shoveling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHV).
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- SHUHV
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoveling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shoveling
American and British speakers say shoveling in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌvlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃʌvlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHV-ling.
What does shoveling mean?
- present participle and gerund of shovel How to pronounce shovel
- Alternative form of shovelling.
Questions about saying shoveling
How do you pronounce shoveling?
Say SHUHV-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌvlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌvlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoveling?
Shoveling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHV). Broken into parts: SHUHV · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say shoveling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌvlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌvlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.