How to Pronounce "shiner"
word
ˈʃaɪnɝ
SHY-ner
ʃˈaɪnɐ
SHY-nuh
Definition
A "shiner" is an informal term for a black eye, which means a dark bruise around the eye, usually caused by a hit or injury.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃaɪnɝ
British English
ʃˈaɪnɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHY-ner
UK
SHY-nuh
Listen in Context
He got a shiner after the soccer game.
My brother came home with a shiner.
Did you see Jake's shiner yesterday?
Don't worry about the shiner—it looks worse than it feels.