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shannon

Pronunciation: [ˈʃænən]

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Learn how to use shannon in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “people”

(noun) Shannon is a common name used for both boys and girls. It's often given to people as their first name.

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Shannon won the art contest at school last year.

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There was no one named Shannon in the room during the meeting.

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Do you know anyone named Shannon?

Context: “science”

(noun) Shannon refers to Claude Shannon, a mathematician and electrical engineer known as the father of information theory. He made important discoveries about how we send and receive messages.

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Claude Shannon's work helped create modern communication systems.

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Many people do not realize that Shannon's theories are used in everyday technologies.

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What did Claude Shannon contribute to the field of communication?

Context: “geography”

(noun) The Shannon can refer to the River Shannon, which is the longest river in Ireland. It flows through many cities and towns.

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Families enjoy picnics along the River Shannon during the summer.

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There are no bridges over the River Shannon in that area.

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Have you ever visited the River Shannon?

How to pronounce shannon

Pronunciation: [ˈʃænən]

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