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How to pronounce:
shut
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃʌt
Examples:
Lily and Richard shut and lock the RV door and huddle inside.
Goose Gossage shut the door in the ninth.
She went to the bathroom and shut the door.
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Common mistakes of shut pronunciation
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce "shut" as "shoot" due to the vowel sound. The correct vowel sound is /ʌ/ in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "cut" to feel the difference.
- Ending sound omission: A common mistake is dropping the final "t" sound, pronouncing "shut" as "shu." The correct ending is /t/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" at the end by saying "shut" clearly and slowly.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "shut" as if it has two syllables. The correct stress is on the single syllable /ʃʌt/. Tip: Remember, "shut" is a one-syllable word.
- Mispronouncing "sh": Some may confuse the "sh" sound in "shut" with "s" or "ch," leading to mispronunciations like "sut" or "chut." The correct sound is /ʃ/. Tip: Practice with words like "she" or "ship" to master the "sh" sound.
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Learners sometimes stretch the vowel sound, making "shut" sound like "shaat." The correct pronunciation has a short vowel sound /ʌ/. Tip: Focus on saying "shut" quickly and clearly to keep the vowel short.