How to Pronounce Shovelware

To pronounce "shovelware", say SHOV-elw-ar-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈʃʌvəlwɛə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈʃʌvəlwɛə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shovelware”

"shovelware" has 4 syllables: shov-elw-ar-e.

What does shovelware mean?

noun

  1. A haphazard collection of software assembled in terms of quantity rather than quality.
  2. Traditional media content, such as printed news reports, republished hastily on the Internet without considering the needs and capabilities of that medium.

Related words

shitwareschlockwarecrapwarejunkwaregaragewarescumwareshelfwarecoasterware

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shovelware"?▾

"Shovelware" has 4 syllables: shov · elw · ar · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shovelware"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shovelware" is /ˈʃʌvəlwɛə(ɹ)/.

What does "shovelware" mean?▾

Shovelware: A haphazard collection of software assembled in terms of quantity rather than quality.

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