How to Pronounce Shenanigan

To pronounce "shenanigan", say SHEN-an-ig-an — 4 syllables, IPA /ʃəˈnænɪɡən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ʃəˈnænɪɡən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shenanigan”

"shenanigan" has 4 syllables: shen-an-ig-an. It rhymes with brannigan and flanagin, if that helps it stick.

What does shenanigan mean?

noun

  1. A deceitful confidence trick, or mischief causing discomfort or annoyance.

    “I spotted his next shenanigan – saw it coming – and so avoided being fooled.”

Words that rhyme with shenanigan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

branniganflanaginbraniganflanaganflaniganflannaganflanniganhaniganhanniganlanigan

Related words

trickeryguilechicanerymischiefwilemischievousnessroguerydevilment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shenanigan"?▾

"Shenanigan" has 4 syllables: shen · an · ig · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "shenanigan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shenanigan" is /ʃəˈnænɪɡən/.

What does "shenanigan" mean?▾

Shenanigan: A deceitful confidence trick, or mischief causing discomfort or annoyance.

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