How to Pronounce "shutdown"
word
/ˈʃətˌdaʊn/
SHUHT-down
/ʃˈʌtdaʊn/
SHUT-down
Definition
A shutdown is when a machine, system, factory, company, or service stops operating, usually in an organized or planned way. It can refer to both temporary and permanent stops.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃətˌdaʊn/
British English
/ʃˈʌtdaʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUHT-down
UK
SHUT-down
Listen in Context
There will be a shutdown of the factory next week.
The computer is preparing for shutdown.
After the shutdown, the store will not reopen.
The government shutdown lasted for two weeks and caused many problems.