How to pronounce shalloon
Say it like shuh-LOON. Shalloon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOON).
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- shuh
- LOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shalloon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of shalloon
American and British speakers say shalloon in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈlun/ in the US and /ʃəˈluːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-LOON.
What does shalloon mean?
- A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.
- A material used as liner in artillery rounds between the casing and propellant or bursting charge. Also used as tying for silk bags containing the propellant charge in larger guns.
Where does shalloon come from?
Said to have been first made at Châlons-sur-Marne in France.
Words that rhyme with shalloon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shalloon.
Questions about saying shalloon
How do you pronounce shalloon?
Say shuh-LOON. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈlun/. In British English it is /ʃəˈluːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shalloon?
Shalloon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOON). Broken into parts: shuh · LOON.
Do Americans and Brits say shalloon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈlun/ and the British form is /ʃəˈluːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.