How to Pronounce Shuffle

To pronounce "shuffle", say SHUFFL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃʌfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈʃʌfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shuffle”

"shuffle" has 2 syllables: shuffl-e. It rhymes with ruffle and scuffle, if that helps it stick.

What does shuffle mean?

noun

The act of shuffling cards.
“He made a real mess of the last shuffle.”
The act of reordering anything, such as music tracks in a media player.

verb

To put in a random order.
“Don't forget to shuffle the cards.”
To change; modify the order of something.

Synonyms

shamble

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Words that rhyme with shuffle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruffle scuffle snuffle muffle piffle kerfuffle whiffle skiffle truffle duffel reshuffle duffle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shuffle"?▾

"Shuffle" has 2 syllables: shuffl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "shuffle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shuffle" is /ˈʃʌfəl/.

What does "shuffle" mean?▾

Shuffle: The act of shuffling cards.

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