How do you pronounce "shampoo"?

In American English: /ʃæmˈpuː/ (sham-POO). In British English: /ʃæmpˈuː/ (shamp-OO). In Canadian English: /ʃæmˈpuː/ (sham-POO). In Australian English: /ʃampˈuː/ (SHAMP).

Is "shampoo" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ʃæmˈpuː/ (sham-POO), while in British English it's /ʃæmpˈuː/ (shamp-OO).

How to Pronounce "shampoo"

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shampoo

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/ʃæmˈpuː/

sham-POO

Syllable Breakdown

ʃæmsham·puːpoo

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