How to pronounce shutterbug
Say it like SHUHT-er-bug. Shutterbug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʃʌtɚbʌɡ/SHUHT-er-bug
UK British/ˈʃʌtəbʌɡ/SHUHT-uh-bug
- SHUHT
- er
- bug
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shutterbug 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.
- bugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shutterbug
- 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-bug.
What does shutterbug mean?
noun
- A person who makes a hobby of photography.
Where does shutterbug come from?
From shutter + bug, from their tendency to work the camera's shutter frequently.
Questions about saying shutterbug
How do you pronounce shutterbug?
Say SHUHT-er-bug. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌtɚbʌɡ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌtəbʌɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shutterbug?
Shutterbug has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT). Broken into parts: SHUHT · er · bug.
Is shutterbug 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 /ˈʃʌtəbʌɡ/ (SHUHT-uh-bug).