Shivering

Here is “shivering” at a glance: what it means, how many syllables it has, and the words that rhyme with it or are made from the same letters.

Meaning

noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
adjective vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze

Letters: 9
Syllables: 3
Part of speech: noun, adjective
Common word: Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “shivering”

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Questions

What does “shivering” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is noun.

How many syllables are in “shivering”?

The syllable count of “shivering” is 3. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

What rhymes with “shivering”?

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Last updated October 2, 2026