How to Pronounce "chicanery"
word
ʃɪˈkeɪnɝi
shi-KAY-nur-ee
ʃɪkˈeɪnəɹi
shi-KAY-nuh-ree
Definition
Chicanery is the use of clever but dishonest tricks or actions to achieve something, especially to deceive people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃɪˈkeɪnɝi
British English
ʃɪkˈeɪnəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shi-KAY-nur-ee
UK
shi-KAY-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The company was accused of chicanery in its advertising.
Many politicians use chicanery to win votes.
The judge did not tolerate any chicanery in the courtroom.
She saw through his chicanery and refused the deal.