How to pronounce shows
Say it like SHOHZ. Shows is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of shows
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOHZ.
What does shows mean?
- plural of show How to pronounce show
- third-person singular simple present indicative of show How to pronounce show
Words that rhyme with shows
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shows.
Words that sound like shows
- show's
Questions about saying shows
How do you pronounce shows?
Say SHOHZ. The American pronunciation is /ʃoʊz/. In British English it is /ʃəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shows?
Shows is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOHZ.
Is shows 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 /ʃəʊz/ (SHOHZ).
What words sound the same as shows?
Shows sounds the same as show's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.