How to Pronounce Shunt

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/ʃʌnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shunt”

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

What does shunt mean?

noun

  1. An act of moving (suddenly), as due to a push or shove.
  2. A connection used as an alternative path between parts of an electrical circuit.

verb

  1. To cause to move (suddenly), as by pushing or shoving; to give a (sudden) start to.
  2. To divert to a less important place, position, or state.

Synonyms

shove

Words that rhyme with shunt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontbluntcuntfrontgruntconfrontpunthuntwaterfrontforefrontoceanfrontstunt

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shunt"?▾

"Shunt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shunt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shunt" is /ʃʌnt/.

What does "shunt" mean?▾

Shunt: An act of moving (suddenly), as due to a push or shove.

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