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