How to pronounce ashake
Say it like uh-SHAYK. Ashake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYK).
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- uh
- SHAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ashake
American and British speakers say ashake in essentially the same way: /əˈʃeɪk/ in the US and /əˈʃeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SHAYK.
What does ashake mean?
- shaking, aquiver
Where does ashake come from?
From a- + shake.
Words that rhyme with ashake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ashake.
Questions about saying ashake
How do you pronounce ashake?
Say uh-SHAYK. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃeɪk/. In British English it is /əˈʃeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashake?
Ashake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYK). Broken into parts: uh · SHAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say ashake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈʃeɪk/ and the British form is /əˈʃeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.