How to pronounce shindig
Say it like SHIN-dig. Shindig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIN).
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- SHIN
- dig
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shindig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- digKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shindig
American and British speakers say shindig in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/ in the US and /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIN-dig.
What does shindig mean?
- A noisy party or festivities.
- A noisy argument.
Where does shindig come from?
Origin uncertain; perhaps an alteration of shindy, or from Scottish Gaelic sìnteag (“jump, leap”).
Questions about saying shindig
How do you pronounce shindig?
Say SHIN-dig. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shindig?
Shindig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIN). Broken into parts: SHIN · dig.
Do Americans and Brits say shindig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪndɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.