How to pronounce shat
Say it like SHAT. Shat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of shat
American and British speakers say shat in essentially the same way: /ʃæt/ in the US and /ʃæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAT.
What does shat mean?
- simple past and past participle of shit
- Alternative form of chott.
- Synonym of shatter (“a pine needle”).
Where does shat come from?
A late innovation, apparently by analogy with sit → sat; spit → spat, etc.
Words that rhyme with shat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shat.
Questions about saying shat
How do you pronounce shat?
Say SHAT. The American pronunciation is /ʃæt/. In British English it is /ʃæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shat?
Shat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAT.
Do Americans and Brits say shat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃæt/ and the British form is /ʃæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.