How to pronounce shojo
Say it like SHOH-joh. Shojo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- joh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shojo 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.
- johGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of shojo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-joh.
What does shojo mean?
- A style of anime and manga intended for young women.
- Being in the style of shōjo manga or anime.
- A creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a sea spirit with red hair and a fondness for alcohol.
Words that rhyme with shojo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shojo.
Questions about saying shojo
How do you pronounce shojo?
Say SHOH-joh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌdʒoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌdʒəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shojo?
Shojo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · joh.
Is shojo 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 /ˈʃəʊˌdʒəʊ/ (SHOH-joh).