How to pronounce chutes
Say it like SHOOTS. Chutes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHOOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chutes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of chutes
American and British speakers say chutes in essentially the same way: /ʃuts/ in the US and /ʃuːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHOOTS.
What does chutes mean?
- plural of chute How to pronounce chute
Words that rhyme with chutes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chutes.
Questions about saying chutes
How do you pronounce chutes?
Say SHOOTS. The American pronunciation is /ʃuts/. In British English it is /ʃuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chutes?
Chutes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOOTS.
Do Americans and Brits say chutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃuts/ and the British form is /ʃuːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.