How to pronounce shaman
Say it like SHAY-mun. Shaman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shaman
American and British speakers say shaman in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪmən/ in the US and /ˈʃɑːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAH-mun.
What does shaman mean?
- A traditional faith healer.
- A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.
Words that rhyme with shaman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaman.
Questions about saying shaman
How do you pronounce shaman?
Say SHAY-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaman?
Shaman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say shaman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈʃɑːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.