How to pronounce shazam
Say it like shuh-ZAM. Shazam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
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- shuh
- ZAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shazam 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.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of shazam
American and British speakers say shazam in essentially the same way: /ʃəˈzæm/ in the US and /ʃəˈzæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: shuh-ZAM.
What does shazam mean?
- Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
- To identify the artist or the name of a song using the Shazam application.
Where does shazam come from?
Apparently coined by American comic book writer Bill Parker in February 1940, from the first letters of Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury.
Words that rhyme with shazam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shazam.
Questions about saying shazam
How do you pronounce shazam?
Say shuh-ZAM. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈzæm/. In British English it is /ʃəˈzæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shazam?
Shazam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: shuh · ZAM.
Do Americans and Brits say shazam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃəˈzæm/ and the British form is /ʃəˈzæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.