To pronounce "shoveled", say SHOV-el-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHOV-el-ed
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"shoveled" has 3 syllables: shov-el-ed. It rhymes with swivelled and shrivelled, if that helps it stick.
verb
“After the blizzard, we shoveled the driveway for the next two days.”
“Already late for work, I shovelled breakfast into my mouth as fast as possible.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shoveled" has 3 syllables: shov · el · ed.
Shoveled: To move materials with a shovel.
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