How to Pronounce "shut out"
expression
ˈʃət/ /ˈaʊt
SHUHT-owt
ʃˈʌt/ /ˈaʊt
shuht-OWT
Definition
To prevent someone or something from entering a place, joining a group, or participating. It can also mean to block someone emotionally or defensively, or in sports, to not allow the opponent to score.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃət/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ʃˈʌt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUHT-owt
UK
shuht-OWT
Listen in Context
They shut out the cold by closing the window.
He felt sad when his friends shut him out of the game.
The team shut out their opponents and won 3-0.
Sometimes people shut out their feelings to avoid getting hurt.