How to pronounce shrivel
Say it like SHRIV-ul. Shrivel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIV).
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- SHRIV
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrivel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shrivel
American and British speakers say shrivel in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrɪvəl/ in the US and /ˈʃrɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRIV-ul.
What does shrivel mean?
- To collapse inward; to crumble.“The plant shrivelled from lack of water.”
- To become wrinkled.“His fingers were shriveled from being in the bath for too long.”
- To draw into wrinkles.“The hot sun shrivelled the leaves.”
Where does shrivel come from?
First recorded as shriveled (“shrivelled”), probably of North Germanic origin related to dialectal Swedish skryvla (“to wrinkle, shrivel”); perhaps ultimately related to Proto-Germanic *skrinkwaną (“to shrivel, shrink”) or *skrimpaną (“to shrink”).
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Words that rhyme with shrivel
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Questions about saying shrivel
How do you pronounce shrivel?
Say SHRIV-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃrɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrivel?
Shrivel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIV). Broken into parts: SHRIV · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say shrivel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrɪvəl/ and the British form is /ˈʃrɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.