How to Pronounce Shanty

To pronounce "shanty", say SHANTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈʃænti/. 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

/ˈʃænti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shanty”

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

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

What does shanty mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To inhabit a shanty.

adjective

  1. Living in shanties; poor, ill-mannered and violent.

    “That neighborhood is full of shanty Irishmen.”

Synonyms

shackspeakeasy

Words that rhyme with shanty

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cantyscantyanteauntieantichiantichantypantypantiefantigranteeplantae

Related words

shackhuthutchhovelchantychanteyslumdump

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shanty"?▾

"Shanty" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shanty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shanty" is /ˈʃænti/.

What does "shanty" mean?▾

Shanty: A roughly-built hut or cabin.

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