To pronounce "shenanigans", say SHEN-an-ig-ans — 4 syllables, IPA /ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/
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"shenanigans" has 4 syllables: shen-an-ig-ans.
noun
“I spotted his next shenanigan – saw it coming – and so avoided being fooled.”
noun
“Shanti and Tom are playing noisily upstairs again. They’re up to their usual shenanigans.”
“The advertisement said it would cost $50, but they charged me $75 at the register. I declare shenanigans.”
"Shenanigans" has 4 syllables: shen · an · ig · ans.
The IPA transcription of "shenanigans" is /ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/.
Shenanigans: A deceitful confidence trick, or mischief causing discomfort or annoyance.
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