How to Pronounce "shambles"
word
ˈʃæmbəɫz
SHAM-buhlz
ʃˈæmbəlz
SHAM-buhlz
Definition
A situation, place, or thing that is very messy, disorganized, or chaotic. Originally, 'shambles' referred to a slaughterhouse, but now it means something in a state of great disorder.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæmbəɫz
British English
ʃˈæmbəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAM-buhlz
UK
SHAM-buhlz
Listen in Context
The kitchen is a complete shambles after the party.
His desk is always in shambles.
The project ended up a shambles because no one organized it.
When we arrived, the whole event was in shambles.