How to Pronounce "shacked up"
expression
ʃækt/ /ˈəp
SHAKT-up
ʃˈækt/ /ˈʌp
SHAKT-up
Definition
To live together as a couple without being married, often informally or secretly. Sometimes implies doing so for romantic or practical reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ʃækt/ /ˈəp
British English
ʃˈækt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAKT-up
UK
SHAKT-up
Listen in Context
They shacked up after only three weeks of dating.
My friend has shacked up with his girlfriend downtown.
Many couples shack up before getting married nowadays.
Wow, I didn’t know you two were shacked up!