How to pronounce shiny
Say it like SHY-nee. Shiny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY).
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- SHY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shiny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shiny
American and British speakers say shiny in essentially the same way: /ˈʃaɪni/ in the US and /ˈʃaɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHY-nee.
What does shiny mean?
- reflecting light“glistening bodies of swimmers”“the horse's glossy coat”
- having a shiny surface or coating“glazed fabrics”“glazed doughnuts”
- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow“bright silver candlesticks”“a burnished brass knocker”
Where does shiny come from?
From shine + -y (adjectival suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with shiny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shiny.
Questions about saying shiny
How do you pronounce shiny?
Say SHY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaɪni/. In British English it is /ˈʃaɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shiny?
Shiny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY). Broken into parts: SHY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say shiny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃaɪni/ and the British form is /ˈʃaɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.