American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'shut' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "shut" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "shut"

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Simple pronunciation
shuht
IPA transcription
/ʃət̚/
Word frequency
1,162nd

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What does "shut" mean?

  1. 1.to close something
  2. 2.to stop a business or activity

Examples of "shut" in a sentence

  • Please shut the door quietly.
  • I shut down my computer before leaving.
  • The wind shut the window loudly.

How common is "shut"?

Shut is the 1,162nd most common word in English.

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