How to pronounce shutting
Say it like SHUHT-ing. Shutting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT).
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- SHUHT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shutting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shutting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHUHT-ing.
What does shutting mean?
- the act of closing something
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Words that rhyme with shutting
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Questions about saying shutting
How do you pronounce shutting?
Say SHUHT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shutting?
Shutting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHT). Broken into parts: SHUHT · ing.
Is shutting 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 /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/ (SHUHT-ing).