How to pronounce shamans
Say it like SHAY-munz. Shamans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- munz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamans 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.
- munzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shamans
American and British speakers say shamans in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪmənz/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪmənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-munz.
What does shamans mean?
- plural of shaman How to pronounce shaman
Questions about saying shamans
How do you pronounce shamans?
Say SHAY-munz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪmənz/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪmənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamans?
Shamans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · munz.
Do Americans and Brits say shamans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪmənz/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪmənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.