Begin with the 'sh' sound by rounding your lips slightly.
Follow with the long 'oo' sound as in 'boot'.
End with a light and quick 't' sound.
sho-ot (split syllables)
shu-t (omit the 'oo' sound)
shut (confuse 'oo' with 'u')
Start with the 'sh' sound, similar to the American version.
Continue with a long 'oo' sound, like in 'boot'.
Finish with a crisp 't' sound.
sho-ot (split syllables)
shu-t (omit the 'oo' sound)
shut (confuse 'oo' with 'u')
Round your lips and push air out gently.
Because it is held longer than a short vowel.
Release air quickly and sharply for a clear 't'.
To fire a weapon or to kick, hit, or throw a ball towards a goal.
/ˈʃuː.tər/
A person who shoots.
/ˈʃuː.tɪŋ/
The action of firing a gun.
/ʃɒt/
The act of firing a bullet or arrow.
Shooter adds an 'ər' sound at the end.
Shooting ends with an 'ɪŋ' sound.
Shot has a short 'ɒ' vowel, not 'uː'.
Practice the transition from 'sh' to 'oo' to maintain smoothness.
Watch the shape of your mouth when pronouncing 'shoot' to improve form.
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