How to pronounce shirting
Say it like SHUR-ting. Shirting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR).
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- SHUR
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shirting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shirting
- 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: SHUR-ting.
What does shirting mean?
- Any fabric used to make shirts.
- Shirts collectively.
Where does shirting come from?
From shirt + -ing.
Words that rhyme with shirting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shirting.
Questions about saying shirting
How do you pronounce shirting?
Say SHUR-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shirting?
Shirting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR). Broken into parts: SHUR · ting.
Is shirting 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 /ˈʃɜːtɪŋ/ (SHUR-ting).