How to pronounce shunting
Say it like SHUHN-ting. Shunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN).
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- SHUHN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shunting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shunting
American and British speakers say shunting in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃʌntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHN-ting.
What does shunting mean?
- present participle and gerund of shunt How to pronounce shunt
- The connection of an electrical component in parallel with another, the current being divided between them.
- The manipulation of railway rolling stock into different combinations or onto different tracks.
- Arbitrage conducted between certain local markets without the necessity of the exchange involved in foreign arbitrage.
Words that rhyme with shunting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shunting.
Questions about saying shunting
How do you pronounce shunting?
Say SHUHN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shunting?
Shunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN). Broken into parts: SHUHN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say shunting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.