How to pronounce shutters
Say it like SHUHT-erz. Shutters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT).
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US American/ˈʃʌtɚz/SHUHT-erz
UK British/ˈʃʌtəz/SHUHT-uz
- SHUHT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shutters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shutters
- 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-uz.
What does shutters mean?
noun
- plural of shutter How to pronounce shutter
Questions about saying shutters
How do you pronounce shutters?
Say SHUHT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shutters?
Shutters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT). Broken into parts: SHUHT · erz.
Is shutters 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 /ˈʃʌtəz/ (SHUHT-uz).