How to pronounce sho
Say it like SHOH. Sho is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH.
What does sho mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of sure.
- Pronunciation spelling of so.
- A Japanese free reed musical instrument similar to the Chinese sheng.
- A letter of the Greek alphabet used to write the Bactrian language: uppercase Ϸ, lowercase ϸ.
Words that rhyme with sho
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sho.
Words that sound like sho
Questions about saying sho
How do you pronounce sho?
Say SHOH. The American pronunciation is /ʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sho?
Sho is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOH.
Is sho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ʃəʊ/ (SHOH).
What words sound the same as sho?
Sho sounds the same as show in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.