How to Pronounce Shoving

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃʌvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shoving”

"shoving" has 2 syllables: shov-ing. It rhymes with loving and gloving, if that helps it stick.

What does shoving 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.

noun

  1. The act of one who shoves.

    “We were soon separated by the pushings and shovings of the crowd.”

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Words that rhyme with shoving

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lovinggloving

Related words

jostlesqueezethruststuffpushingscreamingyellingpush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shoving"?▾

"Shoving" has 2 syllables: shov · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "shoving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shoving" is /ˈʃʌvɪŋ/.

What does "shoving" mean?▾

Shoving: To push, especially roughly or with force.

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