How to pronounce shuttering
Say it like SHUHT-uh-ring. Shuttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT).
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- SHUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shuttering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shuttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHUHT-uh-ring.
What does shuttering mean?
- The act of closing something with shutters.
- The winding down of a business, a publication, etc.
- Formwork.
- present participle and gerund of shutter How to pronounce shutter
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Words that rhyme with shuttering
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Questions about saying shuttering
How do you pronounce shuttering?
Say SHUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shuttering?
Shuttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT). Broken into parts: SHUHT · uh · ring.
Is shuttering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈʃʌtərɪŋ/ (SHUHT-uh-ring).