How to pronounce shakier
Say it like SHAY-kee-er. Shakier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- kee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shakier 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shakier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAY-kee-uh.
What does shakier mean?
- comparative form of shaky: more shaky How to pronounce shaky
Questions about saying shakier
How do you pronounce shakier?
Say SHAY-kee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪkiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shakier?
Shakier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · kee · er.
Is shakier 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 /ˈʃeɪkiə/ (SHAY-kee-uh).