To pronounce "shaving", say SHAV-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHAV-ing
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"shaving" has 2 syllables: shav-ing. It rhymes with craving and raving, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shaving" has 2 syllables: shav · ing.
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