How to Pronounce "chanteys"
word
ˈʃæntiːz
SHAN-teez
ˈʃæntiːz
SHAN-teez
Definition
Chanteys are traditional songs sung by sailors as they worked together on ships, especially during the age of sailing. They helped crews keep rhythm as they performed difficult or repetitive tasks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæntiːz
British English
ˈʃæntiːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAN-teez
UK
SHAN-teez
Listen in Context
Sailors used to sing chanteys while they worked on ships.
Many old chanteys tell stories about life at sea.
Chanteys helped sailors work together as a team.
These days, some folk bands perform chanteys at festivals.