How to pronounce shogunal
Say it like SHOH-guh-nul. Shogunal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- guh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shogunal 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shogunal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-guh-nul.
What does shogunal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a shogun.
- Resembling a shogun.
Where does shogunal come from?
From shogun + -al.
Questions about saying shogunal
How do you pronounce shogunal?
Say SHOH-guh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊɡənəl/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shogunal?
Shogunal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · guh · nul.
Is shogunal 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 /ˈʃəʊɡənəl/ (SHOH-guh-nul).