How to pronounce shakes
Say it like SHAYKS. Shakes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shakes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shakes
American and British speakers say shakes in essentially the same way: /ʃeɪks/ in the US and /ʃeɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAYKS.
What does shakes mean?
- plural of shake How to pronounce shake
- Delirium tremens; typically due to alcohol withdrawal.“If I don't get a drink soon, I'll get the shakes.”
- A pattern of behavior including twitches, tics and spasms typical of withdrawal from addiction.
- A fit of trembling or shivering.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shake How to pronounce shake
Words that rhyme with shakes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shakes.
Questions about saying shakes
How do you pronounce shakes?
Say SHAYKS. The American pronunciation is /ʃeɪks/. In British English it is /ʃeɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shakes?
Shakes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say shakes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃeɪks/ and the British form is /ʃeɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.