How to pronounce shout
Say it like SHOWT. Shout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHOWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of shout
American and British speakers say shout in essentially the same way: /ʃaʊt/ in the US and /ʃaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHOWT.
What does shout mean?
- utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)“My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout”
- utter a sudden loud cry“she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle”“I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me”
- utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy“`I won!' he exclaimed”“`Help!' she cried”
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition“the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience”
Where does shout come from?
From Middle English shouten.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with shout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shout.
Questions about saying shout
How do you pronounce shout?
Say SHOWT. The American pronunciation is /ʃaʊt/. In British English it is /ʃaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shout?
Shout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOWT.
Do Americans and Brits say shout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃaʊt/ and the British form is /ʃaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.