How to Pronounce Shunter

To pronounce "shunter", say SHUNT-er — 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-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “shunter”

"shunter" has 2 syllables: shunt-er. It rhymes with punter and hunter, if that helps it stick.

What does shunter mean?

noun

  1. A railway locomotive used for shunting; a switcher.
  2. A person who carries out shunting operations.

Synonyms

shunting engineswitcher

Words that rhyme with shunter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

punterhunterheadhuntergrunterbuntermuntersintersquintertintergunterstinterlinter

Related words

switchershifterswoppershufflershooershulershovelardshoader

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shunter"?▾

"Shunter" has 2 syllables: shunt · er.

What does "shunter" mean?▾

Shunter: A railway locomotive used for shunting; a switcher.

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