How do you pronounce "shannon"?

In American English: /ˈʃænən/ (SHAN-uhn). In British English: /ʃˈanən/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃænən/ (SHAN-uhn). In Australian English: /ʃˈanən/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃænən/ (SHAN-uhn), while in British English it's /ʃˈanən/ (SH).

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shannon

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/ˈʃænən/

SHAN-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ʃænshan·ənnon

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