How do you pronounce "shiver"?

In American English: /ˈʃɪvɝ/ (SHIV-ur). In British English: /ʃˈɪvə/ (SH-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɪvɝ/ (SHIV-ur). In Australian English: /ʃˈɪvə/ (SH-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɪvɝ/ (SHIV-ur), while in British English it's /ʃˈɪvə/ (SH-iv).

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shiver

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/ˈʃɪvɝ/

SHIV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɪvshiv·ɝer

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