How to pronounce shebeen
Say it like shih-BEEN. Shebeen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEEN).
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- shih
- BEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shebeen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shebeen
American and British speakers say shebeen in essentially the same way: /ʃɪˈbin/ in the US and /ʃɪˈbiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: shih-BEEN.
What does shebeen mean?
- An unlicensed drinking establishment, especially in Ireland, Scotland, and South Africa.
- To operate an unlicensed drinking establishment.
Where does shebeen come from?
Borrowed from Irish síbín.
Words that rhyme with shebeen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shebeen.
Questions about saying shebeen
How do you pronounce shebeen?
Say shih-BEEN. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪˈbin/. In British English it is /ʃɪˈbiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shebeen?
Shebeen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEEN). Broken into parts: shih · BEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say shebeen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɪˈbin/ and the British form is /ʃɪˈbiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.