How to Pronounce Shutdown

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SHUTD-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “shutdown”

"shutdown" has 2 syllables: shutd-own. It rhymes with frown and crown, if that helps it stick.

What does shutdown mean?

noun

  1. The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

    “You need to enter your password at startup, but it's not required at shutdown.”

  2. A statement, insult, etc. that prevents the opponent from replying further.

    “When he insulted me, my reply was such a shutdown that he left the room.”

Antonyms

startup

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Words that rhyme with shutdown

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frowncrowndownrenowntownletdownmeltdownbrown

Related words

closingclosureclosedownshutoffshutshut-offshutterdiscontinuation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shutdown"?▾

"Shutdown" has 2 syllables: shutd · own.

What does "shutdown" mean?▾

Shutdown: The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.

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