How to pronounce shootout
Say it like SHOO-towt. Shootout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO).
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- SHOO
- towt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shootout 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.
- towtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of shootout
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHOO-towt.
What does shootout mean?
- a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten
Where does shootout come from?
Deverbal from shoot out.
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Questions about saying shootout
How do you pronounce shootout?
Say SHOO-towt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃutaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈʃuːtaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shootout?
Shootout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO). Broken into parts: SHOO · towt.
Is shootout 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 /ˈʃuːtaʊt/ (SHOO-towt).