How to Pronounce “shy

word

/ˈʃaɪ/
shy
/ʃˈaɪ/
shy

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈʃaɪ/

British English

/ʃˈaɪ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

shy

UK

shy

Listen in Context

I’m usually shy around new people, so parties can be hard for me.

She tends to shy away from attention, even when she did a great job.

He’s nice once you get to know him, just a little shy at first.

My little brother is shy at school.