How to pronounce shunto
Say it like SHUHN-toh. Shunto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN).
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US American/ˈʃʌntoʊ/SHUHN-toh
UK British/ˈʃʌntəʊ/SHUHN-toh
- SHUHN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shunto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of shunto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHUHN-toh.
What does shunto mean?
noun
- The annual wage negotiations, between employers and Japanese labor unions aiming to increase wages, occurring in spring.
Questions about saying shunto
How do you pronounce shunto?
Say SHUHN-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌntoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌntəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shunto?
Shunto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHN). Broken into parts: SHUHN · toh.
Is shunto 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 /ˈʃʌntəʊ/ (SHUHN-toh).