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How to pronounce shen in American English
“shen” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to shen the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“shen” in real sentences — American speakers
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Helen Shen: Hi, Helen Shen.
The Obama White House
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like JZ BR hather uh Chang Joo suin Jin um George Shen
USGS
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AND THAIBD HEALTH CENTER AND WORKED FOR THE APPROXIMATE PLAY SHEN REGIONAL HOSPITAL BEFORE HER PROFESSOR
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Words that sound like “shen”
Words one sound away from shen — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Why real speech
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