How to Pronounce Shiver

To pronounce "shiver", say SHIV-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃɪvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shiver”

"shiver" has 2 syllables: shiv-er. It rhymes with quiver and deliver, if that helps it stick.

What does shiver mean?

noun

  1. The act of shivering.

    “A shiver went up my spine.”

  2. A bodily response to early hypothermia.Wp

verb

  1. To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

    “They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air.”

  2. To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.

Words that rhyme with shiver

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quiverdeliverslivercaregiverrivergiverliverupriver

Related words

dithertrembleshuddershakefrissontinglethrillthrob

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shiver"?▾

"Shiver" has 2 syllables: shiv · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "shiver"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shiver" is /ˈʃɪvə/.

What does "shiver" mean?▾

Shiver: The act of shivering.

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