How to pronounce shaw
Say it like SHAW. Shaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of shaw
American and British speakers say shaw in essentially the same way: /ʃɔ/ in the US and /ʃɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAW.
What does shaw mean?
- The leaves and tops of vegetables, especially potatoes and turnips.
- A kind of battle cry or warning.
- Censored spelling of shit.
Where does shaw come from?
From Old English sċeaga, scaga.
Words that rhyme with shaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shaw.
Questions about saying shaw
How do you pronounce shaw?
Say SHAW. The American pronunciation is /ʃɔ/. In British English it is /ʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaw?
Shaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAW.
Do Americans and Brits say shaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɔ/ and the British form is /ʃɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.