How to pronounce shover
Say it like SHUHV-er. Shover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHV).
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- SHUHV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shover 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUHV-uh.
What does shover mean?
- A person who shoves.
Where does shover come from?
From shove + -er (“agent suffix”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shover
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Questions about saying shover
How do you pronounce shover?
Say SHUHV-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shover?
Shover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHV). Broken into parts: SHUHV · er.
Is shover 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 /ˈʃʌvə/ (SHUHV-uh).