How to Pronounce "shanghaied"
word
ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ
SHANG-HY
ʃˈæŋheɪəd
shang-HAY-ud
Definition
To trick or force someone into doing something, especially by taking them somewhere against their will. Historically, it referred to kidnapping men to work on ships.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃæŋˈhaɪ
British English
ʃˈæŋheɪəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHANG-HY
UK
shang-HAY-ud
Listen in Context
He was shanghaied onto a ship in the middle of the night.
I was shanghaied into cleaning the garage.
They shanghaied several workers to help with the move.
I got shanghaied into babysitting on my only free night.