How to pronounce shamas
Say it like SHAM-us. Shamas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM).
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- SHAM
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shamas
American and British speakers say shamas in essentially the same way: /ˈʃæməs/ in the US and /ˈʃæməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAM-us.
What does shamas mean?
- plural of shama
Questions about saying shamas
How do you pronounce shamas?
Say SHAM-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæməs/. In British English it is /ˈʃæməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamas?
Shamas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM). Broken into parts: SHAM · us.
Do Americans and Brits say shamas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃæməs/ and the British form is /ˈʃæməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.