How to Pronounce Shack

To pronounce "shack", say SHACK — one syllable, IPA /ʃæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shack”

"shack" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: schack, shaq — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shack mean?

noun

  1. A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.
  2. Any poorly constructed or poorly furnished building.

verb

  1. To live (in or with); to shack up.

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Words that rhyme with shack

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shack"?▾

"Shack" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shack" is /ʃæk/.

What does "shack" mean?▾

Shack: A crude, roughly built hut or cabin.

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