How to pronounce shattering
Say it like SHAT-uh-ring. Shattering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAT).
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- SHAT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shattering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shattering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHAT-uh-ring.
What does shattering mean?
- present participle and gerund of shatter How to pronounce shatter
- The act of something that shatters; the shattered material.
- Very tiring; exhausting
Words that rhyme with shattering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shattering.
Questions about saying shattering
How do you pronounce shattering?
Say SHAT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃætərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃætərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shattering?
Shattering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAT). Broken into parts: SHAT · uh · ring.
Is shattering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈʃætərɪŋ/ (SHAT-uh-ring).