How do you pronounce "shamrock"?

In American English: /ˈʃæmˌrɑːk/ (SHAM-rahk). In British English: /ʃˈamɹɒk/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃæmˌrɑːk/ (SHAM-rahk). In Australian English: /ʃˈamɹɒk/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃæmˌrɑːk/ (SHAM-rahk), while in British English it's /ʃˈamɹɒk/ (SH).

How to Pronounce "shamrock"

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shamrock

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/ˈʃæmˌrɑːk/

SHAM-rahk

Syllable Breakdown

ʃæmsham·rɑːkrock

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