How to pronounce shamois
Say it like SHAM-ee. Shamois has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce shamois. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SHAM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamois 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shamois
American and British speakers say shamois in essentially the same way: /ˈʃæmi/ in the US and /ˈʃæmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAM-ee.
What does shamois mean?
- Alternative form of chamois.
Words that rhyme with shamois
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shamois.
Questions about saying shamois
How do you pronounce shamois?
Say SHAM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæmi/. In British English it is /ˈʃæmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamois?
Shamois has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAM). Broken into parts: SHAM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say shamois the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃæmi/ and the British form is /ˈʃæmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.