How to Pronounce "shrivels"
word
ˈʃɹɪvəɫ
SHRI-vuhlz
ʃɹˈɪvəlz
shri-VUHlz
Definition
Becomes smaller, dry, and wrinkled, often because of lack of water or age. Used for plants, parts of the body, or anything that loses freshness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɹɪvəɫ
British English
ʃɹˈɪvəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRI-vuhlz
UK
shri-VUHlz
Listen in Context
The flower shrivels without water.
A grape shrivels as it dries to become a raisin.
When it is cold, my skin shrivels.
My confidence shrivels when I speak in public.