How to pronounce shattered
Say it like SHAT-erd. Shattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAT).
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- SHAT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shattered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shattered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHAT-ud.
What does shattered mean?
- ruined or disrupted“our shattered dreams of peace and prosperity”“a tattered remnant of its former strength”
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Words that rhyme with shattered
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Questions about saying shattered
How do you pronounce shattered?
Say SHAT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃætɚd/. In British English it is /ˈʃætəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shattered?
Shattered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAT). Broken into parts: SHAT · erd.
Is shattered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃætəd/ (SHAT-ud).