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How to pronounce Seán?

Pronunciation of Seán in Ireland

In Ireland, Seán is primarily classified as a male first name. The Irish pronunciation, specifically in Ireland, is

sh aw n
  • sh sounds like the 'sh' in ship
  • aw sounds like the 'aw' in law
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no

"Many people spell Seán without the Fáda (line over the a) but in Irish Sean means old and is pronounced sh-ann, the fáda elongates the a making it an awn sound!"

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Other spelling(s): Shawn, Shaun, Sean
Meaning: Gift From God


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Pronunciation of Seán in Ireland

In Ireland, Seán is primarily classified as a male first name. The Irish pronunciation, specifically in Ireland, is

Sh awn

"Many people spell Seán without the Fáda (line over the a) but in Irish Sean means old and is pronounced sh-ann, the fáda elongates the a making it an awn sound!"

Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Other spelling(s): Shawn, Shaun, Sean
Meaning: Gift From God


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What is the correct British pronunciation of the name Greenwich?

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The correct answer is "gren-itch."

In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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