How to Pronounce Shoot

To pronounce "shoot", say SHOOT — one syllable, IPA /ʃuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃuːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shoot”

"shoot" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: chute, shute — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shoot mean?

noun

  1. The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.
  2. A photography session.

verb

  1. To launch a projectile.
  2. To move or act quickly or suddenly.

Words that rhyme with shoot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shoot"?▾

"Shoot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shoot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shoot" is /ʃuːt/.

What does "shoot" mean?▾

Shoot: The emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant.

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