How to pronounce shuddering
Say it like SHUHD-uh-ring. Shuddering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHD).
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- SHUHD
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shuddering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shuddering
American and British speakers say shuddering in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHD-uh-ring.
What does shuddering mean?
- present participle and gerund of shudder How to pronounce shudder
- An extended or continuous shudder.
Questions about saying shuddering
How do you pronounce shuddering?
Say SHUHD-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shuddering?
Shuddering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHD). Broken into parts: SHUHD · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say shuddering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.