shaman

How to Split "shaman" into Syllables

The word shaman is divided into 2 syllables: sha·man. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sha — 1st syllable
• man — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of shaman:

• IPA: /ˈʃɑːmən/

📖 Definitions

1. A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a spiritual or religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds; sometimes also a healer.
2. Near-synonyms: medicine man, medicine woman, priest-doctor, witch doctor

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from German Schamane, from Russian шама́н (šamán), from Evenki шама̄н (şamān), сама̄н (samān), from Proto-Tungusic *samān. The Evenki word is possibly derived from the root ша- (şa-, “to know”); or else a loanword from Tocharian B ṣamāne (“monk”) or Chinese 沙門 / 沙门 (shāmén, “Buddhist monk”), from Pali samaṇa from Sanskrit श्रमण (śramaṇa, “ascetic, monk, devotee”), from श्रम (śrama, “weariness, exhaustion; ...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare shaman with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
shaman	2	sha·man
Sn	1	sn
soigne	2	soig-ne
Shane	2	sha-ne
soignee	2	soig-nee

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shad, shag, shah, sham, shat, Shaw, shay, shack.