How to Pronounce Shivered

To pronounce "shivered", say SHIV-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

SHIV-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shivered”

"shivered" has 3 syllables: shiv-er-ed. It rhymes with delivered and undelivered, if that helps it stick.

What does shivered mean?

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.

verb

  1. To break into splinters or fragments.

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Words that rhyme with shivered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deliveredundeliveredrivard

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shivered"?▾

"Shivered" has 3 syllables: shiv · er · ed.

What does "shivered" mean?▾

Shivered: To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

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