How to Pronounce "shredder"
word
ˈʃɹɛdɝ
SHRED-er
ʃɹˈɛdɐ
SHRED-uh
Definition
A shredder is a machine that cuts paper or other materials into small pieces, often used to destroy confidential documents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɹɛdɝ
British English
ʃɹˈɛdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRED-er
UK
SHRED-uh
Listen in Context
Feed the old papers into the shredder to destroy them.
The office bought a new shredder last week.
Be careful not to put your fingers into the shredder.
After the meeting, all confidential files went straight into the shredder.