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