How to pronounce shakers
Say it like SHAY-kerz. Shakers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAY-kuz.
What does shakers mean?
- plural of shaker How to pronounce shaker
Words that rhyme with shakers
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Questions about saying shakers
How do you pronounce shakers?
Say SHAY-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shakers?
Shakers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · kerz.
Is shakers 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 /ˈʃeɪkəz/ (SHAY-kuz).