How to Pronounce Chicanery

To pronounce "chicanery", say CHIC-an-ery — 3 syllables, IPA /ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chicanery”

"chicanery" has 3 syllables: chic-an-ery. It rhymes with grainery and flanery, if that helps it stick.

What does chicanery mean?

noun

  1. Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.
  2. A slick performance by a lawyer.

Synonyms

dishonestyfraudsubterfugetrickery

Words that rhyme with chicanery

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

graineryflanery

Related words

trickerywileguileshenaniganpersecutionbullyingharassmenthokeypokey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chicanery"?▾

"Chicanery" has 3 syllables: chic · an · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "chicanery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chicanery" is /ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/.

What does "chicanery" mean?▾

Chicanery: Deception by use of trickery, quibbling, or subterfuge.

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