How to pronounce chute
Say it like SHOOT. Chute is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chute pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of chute
American and British speakers say chute in essentially the same way: /ʃut/ in the US and /ʃuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHOOT.
What does chute mean?
- A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
- A waterfall or rapid.
- A pen or passageway to constrain the movement of an animal, such as livestock being loaded for transport; the pen in which an animal is confined before being released in a rodeo.
- A parachute.
- A spinnaker.
- To parachute.
Where does chute come from?
From French chute.
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Words that rhyme with chute
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Words that sound like chute
Questions about saying chute
How do you pronounce chute?
Say SHOOT. The American pronunciation is /ʃut/. In British English it is /ʃuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chute?
Chute is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say chute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃut/ and the British form is /ʃuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as chute?
Chute sounds the same as shoot in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.