How to Pronounce "shady"
word
/ˈʃeɪdi/
SHAY-dee
/ʃˈeɪdi/
SHAY-dee
Definition
Describes a place with lots of shade (protected from sunlight), or someone/something suspicious or dishonest.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃeɪdi/
British English
/ʃˈeɪdi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAY-dee
UK
SHAY-dee
Listen in Context
We sat under a shady tree.
This street looks shady at night.
The park is very shady in the afternoon.
He seems like a shady guy—don’t trust him with your money.