how to pronounce shanty

/ˈʃæn.ti/

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shanty is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of shanty in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… deny shanty Scottish sentiments which …”

meanings of shanty

noun:

A roughly-built hut or cabin.
A rudimentary or improvised dwelling, especially one not legally owned.
A song a sailor sings, especially in rhythm to his work.
An unlicensed pub.

adjective:

Jaunty; showy.
Living in shanties; poor, ill-mannered and violent.

verb:

To inhabit a shanty.

shanty frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word shanty occurs in english on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.