How to Pronounce "shatter"
word
/ˈʃætɝ/
SHAT-er
/ʃˈætɐ/
SHAT-uh
Definition
To break suddenly into many small pieces, especially with a loud noise. It can also mean to completely destroy something, like an idea or hope.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃætɝ/
British English
/ʃˈætɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAT-er
UK
SHAT-uh
Listen in Context
The cup fell and shattered on the floor.
The sound of glass shattering was very loud.
He shattered the window with a baseball.
The news completely shattered her confidence.