How to Pronounce "shabby"
word
/ˈʃæbi/
SHAB-ee
/ʃˈæbi/
SHAB-ee
Definition
Looking old, worn out, or in poor condition because of age or lack of care. It can also describe something not as good as expected, especially in a moral or social sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃæbi/
British English
/ʃˈæbi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAB-ee
UK
SHAB-ee
Listen in Context
He wore a shabby old coat.
The house looked shabby and neglected.
She gave her friend a shabby gift.
This sofa’s a bit shabby, but it’s still comfortable.