How to Pronounce "shelved"
word
ˈʃɛɫvd
SHELVd
ʃˈɛlvd
SHELVd
Definition
'Shelved' usually means to put something off or postpone it, often used for plans or projects that are stopped for now. It can also mean something has been literally placed on a shelf.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɛɫvd
British English
ʃˈɛlvd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHELVd
UK
SHELVd
Listen in Context
The new product was shelved due to budget cuts.
I shelved the books after reading them.
Their proposal was shelved for now.
After the meeting, our whole marketing plan was shelved unexpectedly.