How to pronounce shuffle
Say it like SHUHF-ul. Shuffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHF).
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- SHUHF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shuffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shuffle
American and British speakers say shuffle in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌfəl/ in the US and /ˈʃʌfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHF-ul.
What does shuffle mean?
- To put in a random order.“Don't forget to shuffle the cards.”
- To change; modify the order of something.
- To move in a slovenly, dragging manner; to drag or scrape the feet in walking or dancing.“He shuffled out of the room.”
- The act of mixing cards or mah-jong tiles so as to randomize them.“He made a real mess of the last shuffle.”
- The act of reordering anything, such as music tracks in a media player.
- An instance of walking without lifting one's feet.“The sad young girl left with a tired shuffle.”
Where does shuffle come from?
Originally the same word as scuffle, and properly a frequentative of shove.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with shuffle
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Questions about saying shuffle
How do you pronounce shuffle?
Say SHUHF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌfəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shuffle?
Shuffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHF). Broken into parts: SHUHF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say shuffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌfəl/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.