How to pronounce "shout"

shout

Sports & Recreation
American
/ʃaʊt/

Syllable Breakdown

shout

How natives say shout

British
/ʃaʊt/

Syllable Breakdown

shout

How natives say shout

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'sh' sound, similar to 'she'.

  • Follow with 'ow' as in 'cow'.

  • End with the 't' sound, gently touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth behind your teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • sho-ut

  • sha-ut

  • shu-t

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'sh' sound, similar to 'she'.

  • Follow with 'ow' as in 'cow'.

  • End with the 't' sound, touching the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth behind your teeth.

common mistakes

  • sho-ut

  • sha-ut

  • shu-t

FAQ

What is the mouth shape for 'sh'?

Purse your lips slightly and release air while your tongue stays flat.

How does 'ow' sound?

It sounds like the 'ow' in 'cow' or 'how'.

Is the 't' sound strong?

Yes, pronounce it clearly by touching your tongue to the roof of your mouth.

Definition

shout

To speak very loudly.

Word Family

shout

/ʃaʊt/

verb

To speak very loudly

Example: She had to shout to be heard.

shouting

/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

noun

Act of speaking loudly

Example: The shouting disturbed everyone.

shouter

/ˈʃaʊtər/

noun

A person who shouts

Example: The shouter drew attention.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Same pronunciation as 'shout'.

Difference

- 'shout' vs. 'shouting' has an extra syllable.

Difference

- 'shout' vs. 'shouter' adds a '-er'.

Pro Tips

Practice with rhymes

Use words that rhyme with 'shout' like 'out', 'pout', 'doubt' to solidify the 'ou' sound.

Record yourself

Listening to recordings of your pronunciation can help you identify and correct mistakes.

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