How to pronounce shriveled
Say it like SHRIV-uld. Shriveled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIV).
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- SHRIV
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shriveled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shriveled
American and British speakers say shriveled in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrɪvəld/ in the US and /ˈʃrɪvəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRIV-uld.
What does shriveled mean?
- Wrinkled because the volume has reduced while the surface area of the outer layer has remained constant.“A prune is a shriveled plum.”
- Collapsed in size.“Her lips looked too shriveled to close over her teeth.”
- simple past and past participle of shrivel How to pronounce shrivel
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Questions about saying shriveled
How do you pronounce shriveled?
Say SHRIV-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrɪvəld/. In British English it is /ˈʃrɪvəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shriveled?
Shriveled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIV). Broken into parts: SHRIV · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say shriveled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrɪvəld/ and the British form is /ˈʃrɪvəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.