How to pronounce shamone
Say it like shuh-MOHN. Shamone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHN).
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- shuh
- MOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of shamone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: shuh-MOHN.
What does shamone mean?
- A vocalization heard in songs by Michael Jackson.
Where does shamone come from?
A distortion of the phrase come on.
Words that rhyme with shamone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shamone.
Questions about saying shamone
How do you pronounce shamone?
Say shuh-MOHN. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈmoʊn/. In British English it is /ʃəˈməʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamone?
Shamone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHN). Broken into parts: shuh · MOHN.
Is shamone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʃəˈməʊn/ (shuh-MOHN).