How to pronounce seannachie
Say it like SHAN-uh-kee. Seannachie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAN).
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- SHAN
- uh
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seannachie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of seannachie
American and British speakers say seannachie in essentially the same way: /ˈʃænəki/ in the US and /ˈʃænəki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAN-uh-kee.
What does seannachie mean?
- A bard, genealogist, or storyteller in Gaelic culture.
Where does seannachie come from?
From Irish seanchaí and Scottish Gaelic seanchaidh, from Old Irish senchaid.
Questions about saying seannachie
How do you pronounce seannachie?
Say SHAN-uh-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃænəki/. In British English it is /ˈʃænəki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seannachie?
Seannachie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAN). Broken into parts: SHAN · uh · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say seannachie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃænəki/ and the British form is /ˈʃænəki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.