How to Pronounce "nutshell"
word
ˈnətˌʃɛɫ
NUT-shel
nˈʌtʃɛl
NUT-shel
Definition
A nutshell is the hard shell that covers a nut. The phrase 'in a nutshell' also means a very short, simple explanation of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnətˌʃɛɫ
British English
nˈʌtʃɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUT-shel
UK
NUT-shel
Listen in Context
I cracked the nutshell to eat the walnut inside.
The answer, in a nutshell, is yes.
Can you explain the story in a nutshell?
Here’s my week in a nutshell: busy and stressful!