How to pronounce shotten
Say it like SHOT-un. Shotten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOT).
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- SHOT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shotten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shotten
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHOT-un.
What does shotten mean?
- Having ejected the spawn.
- Shot out of its socket; dislocated, as a bone.
Words that rhyme with shotten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shotten.
Questions about saying shotten
How do you pronounce shotten?
Say SHOT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑtən/. In British English it is /ˈʃɒtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shotten?
Shotten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOT). Broken into parts: SHOT · un.
Is shotten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈʃɒtən/ (SHOT-un).