How to Pronounce "shave off"
expression
ˈʃeɪv/ /ˈɔf
SHAYV AWF
ʃˈeɪv/ /ˈɒf
SHAYV OF
Definition
To remove hair by shaving, especially from the face or head. It can also mean to reduce the amount of something, such as time or cost, by a small amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪv/ /ˈɔf
British English
ʃˈeɪv/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYV AWF
UK
SHAYV OF
Listen in Context
He decided to shave off his beard.
I want to shave off a few minutes from my daily routine.
She had to shave off all her hair for the role.
We managed to shave off $100 from our travel expenses.