How to pronounce shack
Say it like SHAK. Shack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of shack
American and British speakers say shack in essentially the same way: /ʃæk/ in the US and /ʃæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAK.
What does shack mean?
- A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.
- Any poorly constructed or poorly furnished building.
- The room from which a ham radio operator transmits.
- Bait that can be picked up at sea.
- A drink, especially an alcoholic one.
- To live (in or with); to shack up.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shack.
Questions about saying shack
How do you pronounce shack?
Say SHAK. The American pronunciation is /ʃæk/. In British English it is /ʃæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shack?
Shack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAK.
Do Americans and Brits say shack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃæk/ and the British form is /ʃæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.