How to Pronounce "shut"
word
/ˈʃət/
SHUHT
/ʃˈʌt/
SHUT
Definition
To close something, especially a door, window, or container, so it is not open. Can also mean to stop work or operation temporarily or permanently.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃət/
British English
/ʃˈʌt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUHT
UK
SHUT
Listen in Context
Please shut the door when you leave.
The shop will shut at 8 PM today.
She shut the box carefully after packing.
The company decided to shut down the factory last year.