Speakur

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How do you pronounce shamisen?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃæmɪsɛn/.
What does shamisen mean?
A kind of three-stringed Japanese fretless lute.
Where does shamisen come from?
From Japanese 三味線 (shamisen).

How to pronounce shamisen

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “shamisen”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈʃæmɪsɛn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “shamisen”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “shamisen” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.