How do you pronounce "shovels"?

In American English: /ˈʃʌvəlz/ (SHUHV-uhlz). In British English: /ʃˈʌvəlz/ (SH-uhv). In Canadian English: /ˈʃʌvəlz/ (SHUHV-uhlz). In Australian English: /ʃˈʌvəlz/ (SH-uhv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃʌvəlz/ (SHUHV-uhlz), while in British English it's /ʃˈʌvəlz/ (SH-uhv).

How to Pronounce "shovels"

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shovels

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/ˈʃʌvəlz/

SHUHV-uhlz

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ʃʌvshov·əlzels

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