How to pronounce shyster
Say it like SHY-ster. Shyster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY).
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- SHY
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shyster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shyster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHY-stuh.
What does shyster mean?
- Someone who acts in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law and politics.
- To act in a disreputable, unethical, or unscrupulous way, especially in the practice of law and politics.
- To exploit (someone or something) in this way.
Where does shyster come from?
US origin, 19th century.
Questions about saying shyster
How do you pronounce shyster?
Say SHY-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃaɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shyster?
Shyster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY). Broken into parts: SHY · ster.
Is shyster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃaɪstə/ (SHY-stuh).