Shannon meaning

UK US /ˈʃænən/ 2 syllables

Shannon (noun): United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001).

Definition of Shannon

  1. United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)

    Synonyms: Claude Shannon, Claude E. Shannon, Claude Elwood Shannon

    Type of: engineer

How to pronounce Shannon

Shannon is pronounced /ˈʃænən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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