To pronounce "shovelful", say SHOV-elf-ul — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SHOV-elf-ul
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"shovelful" has 3 syllables: shov-elf-ul.
"Shovelful" has 3 syllables: shov · elf · ul.
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