How to pronounce shutter
Say it like SHUHT-er. Shutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʃʌtɚ/SHUHT-er
UK British/ˈʃʌtə/SHUHT-uh
- SHUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shutter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shutter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHUHT-uh.
What does shutter mean?
noun
- One who shuts or closes something.
- Each of a series of protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.
- A similar screen used as an improvised stretcher to carry someone wounded or sick.
- To close shutters covering.“Shutter the windows: there's a storm coming!”
- To close up (a building) for a prolonged period of inoccupancy.“It took all day to shutter the cabin now that the season has ended.”
- To cancel or terminate.“The US is seeking to get Iran to shutter its nuclear weapons program.”
Where does shutter come from?
From shut + -er. Compare shuttle.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shutter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shutter.
Questions about saying shutter
How do you pronounce shutter?
Say SHUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shutter?
Shutter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT). Broken into parts: SHUHT · er.
Is shutter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃʌtə/ (SHUHT-uh).