How to Pronounce Shaveling

To pronounce "shaveling", say SHAV-el-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SHAV-el-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “shaveling”

"shaveling" has 3 syllables: shav-el-ing. It rhymes with graveling, if that helps it stick.

What does shaveling mean?

noun

  1. Someone with all or part of their head shaved, notably a tonsured clergyman; a priest or monk.
  2. A shaver, stripling, young man physically mature enough to shave.

Words that rhyme with shaveling

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graveling

Related words

shorlingshaveeshavershovelardshalkhead-shrinkerskinheadbaldicoot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaveling"?▾

"Shaveling" has 3 syllables: shav · el · ing.

What does "shaveling" mean?▾

Shaveling: Someone with all or part of their head shaved, notably a tonsured clergyman; a priest or monk.

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