How to pronounce shuttered
Say it like SHUHT-erd. Shuttered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT).
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- SHUHT
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shuttered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shuttered
- 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-ud.
What does shuttered mean?
- simple past and past participle of shutter How to pronounce shutter
Words that rhyme with shuttered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shuttered.
Questions about saying shuttered
How do you pronounce shuttered?
Say SHUHT-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌtɚd/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shuttered?
Shuttered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT). Broken into parts: SHUHT · erd.
Is shuttered 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 /ˈʃʌtəd/ (SHUHT-ud).