How to pronounce shaker
Say it like SHAY-ker. Shaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAY-kuh.
What does shaker mean?
- A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken.
- A container from which granular condiments are shaken so as to be sprinkled onto food.
- A variety of pigeon.
Where does shaker come from?
From shake + -er.
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Words that rhyme with shaker
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Questions about saying shaker
How do you pronounce shaker?
Say SHAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaker?
Shaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · ker.
Is shaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃeɪkə/ (SHAY-kuh).