How to pronounce shakeup
Say it like SHAY-kuhp. Shakeup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- kuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shakeup 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.
- kuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of shakeup
American and British speakers say shakeup in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪˌkʌp/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪˌkʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-kuhp.
What does shakeup mean?
- A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.
Where does shakeup come from?
Deverbal from shake up.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- upheaval
- reorganization
- restructuring
- overhaul
- reorganisation
Words that rhyme with shakeup
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shakeup.
Questions about saying shakeup
How do you pronounce shakeup?
Say SHAY-kuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪˌkʌp/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪˌkʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shakeup?
Shakeup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · kuhp.
Do Americans and Brits say shakeup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪˌkʌp/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪˌkʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.