How to pronounce shinny
Say it like SHIN-ee. Shinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIN).
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- SHIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shinny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shinny
American and British speakers say shinny in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪni/ in the US and /ˈʃɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIN-ee.
What does shinny mean?
- To climb in an awkward manner.
- An informal game of pickup hockey played with minimal equipment: skates, sticks and a puck or ball.
- Street hockey.
- Hockey.
- Moonshine. (illegal alcohol)
Where does shinny come from?
From shin (noun) + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shinny
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Questions about saying shinny
How do you pronounce shinny?
Say SHIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪni/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shinny?
Shinny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIN). Broken into parts: SHIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say shinny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪni/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.