How to Pronounce Shoo-in

To pronounce "shoo-in", say SHOOIN — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SHOOIN

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💡 Tip for remembering “shoo-in”

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

What does shoo-in mean?

noun

  1. The winner of a fixed race, a fixed race.
  2. A candidate or contestant generally agreed upon as the presumptive winner; somebody who is well-liked or widely agreed upon.

    “She's very popular and good with numbers, so I expect she'll be a shoo-in for treasurer.”

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Words that rhyme with shoo-in

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruinrouynlewin

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shoo-in"?▾

"Shoo-in" has one syllable.

What does "shoo-in" mean?▾

Shoo-in: The winner of a fixed race, a fixed race.

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