How to pronounce shoving
Say it like SHUHV-ing. Shoving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHV).
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- SHUHV
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoving 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shoving
American and British speakers say shoving in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHV-ing.
What does shoving mean?
- present participle and gerund of shove How to pronounce shove
- The act of one who shoves.“We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd.”
Where does shoving come from?
From Middle English schovynge; equivalent to shove + -ing.
Words that rhyme with shoving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shoving.
Questions about saying shoving
How do you pronounce shoving?
Say SHUHV-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoving?
Shoving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHV). Broken into parts: SHUHV · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say shoving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.