How to Pronounce Shove

To pronounce "shove", say SHOV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃʌv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ʃʌv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shove”

"shove" has 2 syllables: shov-e. It rhymes with love and above, if that helps it stick.

What does shove mean?

noun

  1. A rough push.
  2. An all-in bet.

verb

  1. To push, especially roughly or with force.
  2. To move off or along by an act of pushing, as with an oar or pole used in a boat; sometimes with off.

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Words that rhyme with shove

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loveabovedoveglove

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shove"?▾

"Shove" has 2 syllables: shov · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shove"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shove" is /ʃʌv/.

What does "shove" mean?▾

Shove: A rough push.

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