How to Pronounce "the whole shebang"
expression
thuh HOHL shi-BANG
thuh HOHL shi-BANG
Definition
An informal way to refer to everything involved in a situation, the entire thing, or all the parts together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhoʊɫ/ /ʃɪˈbæŋ
British English
ðə, ði/ /hˈəʊl/ /ʃɪbˈæŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh HOHL shi-BANG
UK
thuh HOHL shi-BANG
Listen in Context
He bought the car, the insurance, and the whole shebang.
We set up the tent, chairs, and the whole shebang for the party.
She wants the dress, the shoes, the jewelry—the whole shebang.
If you're going to buy a new computer, you might as well get the whole shebang.