How to pronounce shindy
Say it like SHIN-dee. Shindy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIN).
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- SHIN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shindy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shindy
American and British speakers say shindy in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪndi/ in the US and /ˈʃɪndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIN-dee.
What does shindy mean?
- A shindig.
- An uproar or disturbance; a spree; a row; a riot.
- hockey; shinney
Where does shindy come from?
Uncertain; compare shinney, shinty.
Words that rhyme with shindy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shindy.
Questions about saying shindy
How do you pronounce shindy?
Say SHIN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪndi/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shindy?
Shindy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIN). Broken into parts: SHIN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say shindy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪndi/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.