To pronounce "shawshank", say SHAWSH-ank — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shawshank
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SHAWSH-ank
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"shawshank" has 2 syllables: shawsh-ank. It rhymes with ankh and tranq, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shawshank" has 2 syllables: shawsh · ank.
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