How to pronounce shamshir
Say it like sham-SHEER. Shamshir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEER).
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- sham
- SHEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamshir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SHEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shamshir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sham-SHEER.
What does shamshir mean?
- A Persian curved blade without a pommel.
Words that rhyme with shamshir
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shamshir.
Questions about saying shamshir
How do you pronounce shamshir?
Say sham-SHEER. The American pronunciation is /ʃæmˈʃɪr/. In British English it is /ʃæmˈʃɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamshir?
Shamshir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEER). Broken into parts: sham · SHEER.
Is shamshir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʃæmˈʃɪə/ (sham-SHEER).