To pronounce "shazam", say SHAZ-am — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃəˈzæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʃəˈzæm/
IPA
"shazam" has 2 syllables: shaz-am. It rhymes with enthusiasm and phantasm, if that helps it stick.
interjection
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Shazam" has 2 syllables: shaz · am.
The IPA transcription of "shazam" is /ʃəˈzæm/.
Shazam: Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
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