How to pronounce shouting
Say it like SHOW-ting. Shouting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOW).
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- SHOW
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shouting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shouting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHOW-ting.
What does shouting mean?
- encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators“it's all over but the shouting”
- uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shouting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shouting.
Questions about saying shouting
How do you pronounce shouting?
Say SHOW-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shouting?
Shouting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOW). Broken into parts: SHOW · ting.
Is shouting 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 /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/ (SHOW-ting).