How to pronounce shogun
Say it like SHOH-gun. Shogun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- gun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shogun 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.
- gunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shogun
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-gun.
What does shogun mean?
- The supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan.
Words that rhyme with shogun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shogun.
Questions about saying shogun
How do you pronounce shogun?
Say SHOH-gun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊɡən/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shogun?
Shogun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · gun.
Is shogun 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 /ˈʃəʊɡən/ (SHOH-gun).