How to pronounce shan
Say it like SHAN. Shan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of shan
American and British speakers say shan in essentially the same way: /ʃæn/ in the US and /ʃæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAN.
What does shan mean?
- unfair, harsh“Here man! that's pure shan that like”
- poor, low-quality
Where does shan come from?
Origin obscure. Perhaps from shand (“worthless”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with shan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shan.
Questions about saying shan
How do you pronounce shan?
Say SHAN. The American pronunciation is /ʃæn/. In British English it is /ʃæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shan?
Shan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAN.
Do Americans and Brits say shan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃæn/ and the British form is /ʃæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.