How to pronounce nutshells
Say it like NUHT-shelz. Nutshells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
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- NUHT
- shelz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutshells pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shelzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nutshells
American and British speakers say nutshells in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌˌtʃɛlz/ in the US and /ˈnʌˌtʃɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHT-shelz.
What does nutshells mean?
- plural of nutshell How to pronounce nutshell
Questions about saying nutshells
How do you pronounce nutshells?
Say NUHT-shelz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌˌtʃɛlz/. In British English it is /ˈnʌˌtʃɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutshells?
Nutshells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · shelz.
Do Americans and Brits say nutshells the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌˌtʃɛlz/ and the British form is /ˈnʌˌtʃɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.