How do you pronounce "shelved"?

In American English: /ˈʃɛlvd/ (SHEHLVD). In British English: /ʃˈɛlvd/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɛlvd/ (SHEHLVD). In Australian English: /ʃˈɛlvd/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɛlvd/ (SHEHLVD), while in British English it's /ʃˈɛlvd/ (SH).

How to Pronounce "shelved"

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shelved

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/ˈʃɛlvd/

SHEHLVD

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɛlvdshelved

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