How many syllables in "shutdown"?

"shutdown" has 2 sílabas (shut - down).

How to divide "shutdown"?

"shutdown" divides into 2 parts: shut · down.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Sílabas

"shutdown": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:shut·down

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SHUT-down(shut · down)● ○

Stress in "shutdown" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃʌt.daʊn⁄

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IPAˈʃʌt.daʊn

Sílabasshut·down

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How many syllables in "shutdown"?: "shutdown" has 2 sílabas (shut - down).
How to divide "shutdown"?: "shutdown" divides into 2 parts: shut · down.
Where is the stress in "shutdown"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "shutdown"?: Say each syllable slowly (shut... down) and listen on SayItVid.