How to Pronounce Shelved

To pronounce "shelved", say SHELV-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SHELV-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shelved”

"shelved" has 2 syllables: shelv-ed. It rhymes with delved, if that helps it stick.

What does shelved mean?

verb

  1. To place on a shelf.

    “The library needs volunteers to help shelve books.”

  2. To set aside; to quit or postpone.

    “They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost.”

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a shelving; having shelves.
  2. Postponed.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with shelved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

delved

Related words

frozenconservedarchivedclassifiedsuspendedoutstandingcloseddeferred

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shelved"?▾

"Shelved" has 2 syllables: shelv · ed.

What does "shelved" mean?▾

Shelved: To place on a shelf.

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