How to pronounce shunted
Say it like SHUHN-tid. Shunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN).
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- SHUHN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shunted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shunted
American and British speakers say shunted in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌntɪd/ in the US and /ˈʃʌntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHN-tid.
What does shunted mean?
- simple past and past participle of shunt How to pronounce shunt
- fitted with an electrical shunt
Words that rhyme with shunted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shunted.
Questions about saying shunted
How do you pronounce shunted?
Say SHUHN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shunted?
Shunted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN). Broken into parts: SHUHN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say shunted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.