How to Pronounce Shaven

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃeɪvən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shaven”

"shaven" has 2 syllables: shav-en. It rhymes with maven and craven, if that helps it stick.

What does shaven 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.”

adjective

  1. Having been shaved.

Words that rhyme with shaven

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mavencravenravencave-inflavinpavanunshavendavenpavenchavin

Related words

clean-shavenbeardlesswhiskerlesssmooth-shavenwell-shavenclean-shavedshavelesshairless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaven"?▾

"Shaven" has 2 syllables: shav · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "shaven"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shaven" is /ˈʃeɪvən/.

What does "shaven" mean?▾

Shaven: 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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