How to pronounce showbusiness
Say it like SHOH-biz-nis. Showbusiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- biz
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showbusiness 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.
- bizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of showbusiness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-biz-nis.
What does showbusiness mean?
- The entertainment industry.
Where does showbusiness come from?
Compound of show + business.
Questions about saying showbusiness
How do you pronounce showbusiness?
Say SHOH-biz-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊˌbɪznɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showbusiness?
Showbusiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · biz · nis.
Is showbusiness 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 /ˈʃəʊˌbɪznɪs/ (SHOH-biz-nis).