shut

How many syllables in shut?

There is 1 syllable in the word shut.

Divide shut into syllables:

shut

How to pronounce shut:

Synonyms for shut:

bang

bar

bung

draw

draw to

fasten

lock

padlock

push to

roll up

seal

seal off

secure

shutter

slam

slat

snap

Antonyms for shut:

begin

commence

continue

delay

disengage

free

inaugurate

let go

let out

loose

loosen

open

open up

pop

put off

refuse

release

reopen

spread

start

throw wide

unbar

unblock

unbolt

unchain

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