How to pronounce shutout
Say it like SHUHT-owt. Shutout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT).
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- SHUHT
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shutout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of shutout
American and British speakers say shutout in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʌˌtaʊt/ in the US and /ˈʃʌˌtaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUHT-owt.
What does shutout mean?
- Closing and forbidding entry, as a lockout in which management prevents works from working.“A shutout is a reverse strike: the union complained and the workers wanted to work, but management was opposed.”
- A game that ends with the losing side being held scoreless.“The score wasn't just lopsided: it was a shutout.”
Where does shutout come from?
Deverbal from shut out.
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Words that rhyme with shutout
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Questions about saying shutout
How do you pronounce shutout?
Say SHUHT-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌˌtaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌˌtaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shutout?
Shutout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT). Broken into parts: SHUHT · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say shutout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʌˌtaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈʃʌˌtaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.