How to pronounce shen
Say it like SHEN. Shen is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of shen
American and British speakers say shen in essentially the same way: /ʃɛn/ in the US and /ʃɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEN.
What does shen mean?
- A deity or a spirit, in Chinese folk religion.
- In Chinese mythology, a shapeshifting dragon or shellfish-type sea monster believed to create mirages.
Words that rhyme with shen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shen.
Questions about saying shen
How do you pronounce shen?
Say SHEN. The American pronunciation is /ʃɛn/. In British English it is /ʃɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shen?
Shen is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHEN.
Do Americans and Brits say shen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɛn/ and the British form is /ʃɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.