How to pronounce shanty
Say it like SHAN-tee. Shanty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAN).
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US American/ˈʃænti/SHAN-tee
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- SHAN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shanty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does shanty mean?
noun
- A roughly-built hut or cabin.
- A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
- An unlicensed pub.
- A rhythmic work song, traditionally sung by sailors or stevedores, functioning to set the pace for hauling, turning a capstan, loading, or other such activities.
- To inhabit a shanty.
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Words that rhyme with shanty
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Questions about saying shanty
How do you pronounce shanty?
Say SHAN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃænti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shanty?
Shanty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAN). Broken into parts: SHAN · tee.