How to Pronounce "shanty"
word
ˈʃænti
SHAN-tee
ʃˈɑːnti
SHAHN-tee
Definition
A small, simply-built house, usually made from cheap materials and often found in poor areas. "Shanty" can also refer to a traditional sailor's song (sea shanty).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃænti
British English
ʃˈɑːnti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAN-tee
UK
SHAHN-tee
Listen in Context
He built a small shanty by the river.
Many families live in shanties near the city.
The shanty was made from old wood and metal sheets.
They grew up in a crowded shanty town on the edge of the city.