How to pronounce shonen
Say it like SHOH-nun. Shonen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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US American/ˈʃoʊnən/SHOH-nun
UK British/ˈʃəʊnən/SHOH-nun
- SHOH
- nun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shonen 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.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shonen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-nun.
What does shonen mean?
noun
- A style of Japanese animation and comics aimed at a younger male audience.
- Being in the style of shonen comics or animation.
Questions about saying shonen
How do you pronounce shonen?
Say SHOH-nun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊnən/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊnən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shonen?
Shonen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · nun.
Is shonen 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 /ˈʃəʊnən/ (SHOH-nun).