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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.