How to pronounce bashaw
Say it like buh-SHAW. Bashaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAW).
- buh
- SHAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bashaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bashaw
American and British speakers say bashaw in essentially the same way: /bəˈʃɔ/ in the US and /bəˈʃɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-SHAW.
What does bashaw mean?
- A very large siluroid fish (Pylodictis olivaris) of the Mississippi valley; the goujon or mudcat.
Where does bashaw come from?
Variant of pasha, several forms or relatives of which start with /b-/, e.g.
Words that rhyme with bashaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bashaw.
Questions about saying bashaw
How do you pronounce bashaw?
Say buh-SHAW. The American pronunciation is /bəˈʃɔ/. In British English it is /bəˈʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bashaw?
Bashaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAW). Broken into parts: buh · SHAW.
Do Americans and Brits say bashaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈʃɔ/ and the British form is /bəˈʃɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.