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shovel

How many syllables in shovel?

  2 syllables

Divide shovel into syllables:   shov-el
Stressed syllable in shovel:   shov-el
How to pronounce shovel:   shuhv-ul
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Synonyms for shovel


1 syllable
  • dig
  • scoop
  • spoon
  • move
  • spade
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What rhymes with shovel

2 syllables
  • hovel
  • hovels
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