How to Pronounce Chantey

To pronounce "chantey", say CHANT-ey — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CHANT-ey

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💡 Tip for remembering “chantey”

"chantey" has 2 syllables: chant-ey. It rhymes with canty and scanty, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: shantey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chantey mean?

noun

  1. A roughly-built hut or cabin.
  2. A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.

noun

  1. A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.

Synonyms

shackspeakeasysea shanty

Words that rhyme with chantey

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cantyscantyanteshantyauntieantichiantichantypantypantiefantigrantee

Related words

chantyshantyairshanteychanteymanchantymanshantyman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chantey"?▾

"Chantey" has 2 syllables: chant · ey.

What does "chantey" mean?▾

Chantey: A roughly-built hut or cabin.

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