How to Pronounce Shoves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ʃʌvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shoves”

"shoves" has 2 syllables: shov-es. It rhymes with gloves and doves, if that helps it stick.

What does shoves 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.

Words that rhyme with shoves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glovesdovesluvslovesspivs

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shoves"?▾

"Shoves" has 2 syllables: shov · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "shoves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shoves" is /ʃʌvz/.

What does "shoves" mean?▾

Shoves: A rough push.

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