How to Pronounce Shunted

To pronounce "shunted", say SHUNT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SHUNT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shunted”

"shunted" has 2 syllables: shunt-ed. It rhymes with affronted and grunted, if that helps it stick.

What does shunted mean?

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.

adjective

  1. Fitted with an electrical shunt

Synonyms

shove

Words that rhyme with shunted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontedgruntedconfrontedbluntedstuntedsquintedhuntedstintedfrontedpuntedglintedsplinted

Related words

shuntablerampedswitchableshieldedsensorizedbackgatedrewireablemetered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shunted"?▾

"Shunted" has 2 syllables: shunt · ed.

What does "shunted" mean?▾

Shunted: To cause to move (suddenly), as by pushing or shoving; to give a (sudden) start to.

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