How to Pronounce "shenanigans"
word
ʃəˈnænɪɡənz
shuh-NAN-uh-gunz
ʃɪnˈænɪɡənz
shi-NAN-uh-gunz
Definition
'Shenanigans' refers to playful or mischievous behavior, or dishonest tricks and activities. It is often used in a humorous way to describe harmless trouble or playful tricks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃəˈnænɪɡənz
British English
ʃɪnˈænɪɡənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shuh-NAN-uh-gunz
UK
shi-NAN-uh-gunz
Listen in Context
The children were up to their usual shenanigans at school.
Stop the shenanigans and do your homework.
Their shenanigans made everyone laugh at the party.
Every Friday night, the guys get together for some harmless shenanigans.