How to pronounce sean
Say it like SHAWN. Sean is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sean
American and British speakers say sean in essentially the same way: /ʃɔn/ in the US and /ʃɔːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAWN.
What does sean mean?
- Dated form of seine.
- Dated form of seine.
Words that rhyme with sean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sean.
Questions about saying sean
How do you pronounce sean?
Say SHAWN. The American pronunciation is /ʃɔn/. In British English it is /ʃɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sean?
Sean is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAWN.
Do Americans and Brits say sean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɔn/ and the British form is /ʃɔːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.