How do you pronounce "shaving"?

In American English: /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ (SHAYV-ing). In British English: /ʃˈeɪvɪŋ/ (SH-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ (SHAYV-ing). In Australian English: /ʃˈeɪvɪŋ/ (SH-ayv).

Is "shaving" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ (SHAYV-ing), while in British English it's /ʃˈeɪvɪŋ/ (SH-ayv).

How to Pronounce "shaving"

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shaving

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/ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

SHAYV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ʃeɪvshav·ɪŋing

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