How to pronounce shootery
Say it like SHOO-tuh-ree. Shootery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO).
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- SHOO
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shootery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shootery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHOO-tuh-ree.
What does shootery mean?
- Synonym of marksmanship (“the art of shooting”).
- Synonym of shooting range (“a place to practice marksmanship”).
- Shooting; hunting.
Where does shootery come from?
From shoot + -ery.
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Words that rhyme with shootery
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Questions about saying shootery
How do you pronounce shootery?
Say SHOO-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃutəri/. In British English it is /ˈʃuːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shootery?
Shootery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO). Broken into parts: SHOO · tuh · ree.
Is shootery 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 /ˈʃuːtəri/ (SHOO-tuh-ree).