How to pronounce shatterproof
Say it like SHAT-er-proof. Shatterproof has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAT).
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- SHAT
- er
- proof
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shatterproof 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- proofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of shatterproof
- 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-uh-proof.
What does shatterproof mean?
- Resistant to shattering; difficult to break.
- To make resistant to shattering.
Where does shatterproof come from?
From shatter + -proof.
Questions about saying shatterproof
How do you pronounce shatterproof?
Say SHAT-er-proof. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃætɚˌpruf/. In British English it is /ˈʃætəˌpruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shatterproof?
Shatterproof has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAT). Broken into parts: SHAT · er · proof.
Is shatterproof 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 /ˈʃætəˌpruːf/ (SHAT-uh-proof).