To pronounce "shounen", say SHOUN-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"shounen" has 2 syllables: shoun-en.
noun
"Shounen" has 2 syllables: shoun · en.
Shounen: A style of Japanese animation and comics aimed at a younger male audience.
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