Shy: how to say it, spell it and use it
shy
/ʃaɪ/
Short answer
The English word shy is pronounced /ʃaɪ/. It is spelled S-H-Y and has 3 letters.
Example sentence
I am shy.
Key facts
- English
- shy
- Pronunciation
- /ʃaɪ/
- Spelling
- S-H-Y
- Number of letters
- 3
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce shy?
Shy is pronounced /ʃaɪ/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell shy?
Shy is spelled S-H-Y. It has 3 letters.
How do you use shy in a sentence?
For example: I am shy.
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