How to Pronounce Shave

To pronounce "shave", say SHAV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃeɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ʃeɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shave”

"shave" has 2 syllables: shav-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: schave — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shave mean?

verb

  1. To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.
  2. To cut anything in this fashion.

    “The labourer with the bending scythe is seen / Shaving the surface of the waving green.”

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Words that rhyme with shave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shave"?▾

"Shave" has 2 syllables: shav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shave" is /ʃeɪv/.

What does "shave" mean?▾

Shave: To make bald or shorter by using a tool such as a razor or pair of electric clippers to cut the hair close to the skin.

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