How to Pronounce "shut down"
expression
ˈʃət/ /ˈdaʊn
SHUHT-down
ʃˈʌt/ /dˈaʊn
SHUT-down
Definition
To stop operating or functioning, especially for machines, computers, or businesses. It can mean turning something off or permanently closing a business.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃət/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
ʃˈʌt/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUHT-down
UK
SHUT-down
Listen in Context
Please shut down your computer before leaving.
The company will shut down next month.
You need to shut down the machine after use.
After the power outage, all the systems automatically shut down.