How to pronounce show
Say it like SHOH. Show is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ʃoʊ/SHOH
UK British/ʃəʊ/SHOH
- SHOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Show 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 show
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH.
What does show mean?
verb
- To display, convey or exhibit; to have something available for others to see; to direct attention to something.“The king showed great wisdom in his decisions.”
- To indicate; to convey facts that lead to a conclusion.“The record shows that you have been late twelve times this year.”
- To guide or escort; to show the way.“Could you please show him on his way. He has overstayed his welcome.”
- A play, dance, or other entertainment.“There were a thousand people at the show.”
- An exhibition of items.“art show; dog show”
- A broadcast program, especially a light entertainment program.“radio show; television show”
- Synonym of shive (“wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp”).
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Words that rhyme with show
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of show.
Words that sound like show
- sho
- chau
Questions about saying show
How do you pronounce show?
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 show?
Show is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOH.
Is show 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 show?
Show sounds the same as sho, chau in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.