How to pronounce shamus
Say it like SHAY-mus. Shamus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shamus 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.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shamus
American and British speakers say shamus in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪməs/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-mus.
What does shamus mean?
- A private detective; originally, a policeman or police detective.
Where does shamus come from?
Said to be from the Irish name Séamus, on account of many American police officers being of Irish descent.
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Words that rhyme with shamus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shamus.
Questions about saying shamus
How do you pronounce shamus?
Say SHAY-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪməs/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shamus?
Shamus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say shamus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪməs/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.