How to Pronounce Shoved

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

shoved

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ʃʌvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shoved”

"shoved" has 2 syllables: shov-ed. It rhymes with beloved and loved, if that helps it stick.

What does shoved mean?

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 shoved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belovedlovedunlovedgloved

Related words

drovegavejostledknockedlaidlaunchedpromptedpushed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shoved"?▾

"Shoved" has 2 syllables: shov · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "shoved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shoved" is /ʃʌvd/.

What does "shoved" mean?▾

Shoved: To push, especially roughly or with force.

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