Shang-ri-la
* Shang: The "sh" sound is like the "sh" in "ship" or "shoe."
* ri: The "ri" sound is like the "ri" in "ride" or "ripe."
* la: The "la" sound is like the "la" in "lake" or "lamp."
The emphasis is on the first syllable, "Shang."
Shang-ri-la
* Shang: The "sh" sound is like the "sh" in "ship" or "shoe."
* ri: The "ri" sound is like the "ri" in "ride" or "ripe."
* la: The "la" sound is like the "la" in "lake" or "lamp."
The emphasis is on the first syllable, "Shang."