How to pronounce shtum
Say it like SHTUUM. Shtum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHTUUM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shtum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHTUUMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of shtum
American and British speakers say shtum in essentially the same way: /ʃtʊm/ in the US and /ʃtʊm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHTUUM.
What does shtum mean?
- Silent; speechless; dumb.
Questions about saying shtum
How do you pronounce shtum?
Say SHTUUM. The American pronunciation is /ʃtʊm/. In British English it is /ʃtʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shtum?
Shtum is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHTUUM.
Do Americans and Brits say shtum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃtʊm/ and the British form is /ʃtʊm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.