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What does shawangunk mean?
A town in Ulster County, New York, United States, named after Shawangunk Kill and Shawangunk Ridge.
Where does shawangunk come from?
From Lenape. Doublet of Shongum.

How to pronounce shawangunk

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “shawangunk” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.