How to pronounce shakiest
Say it like SHAY-kee-ist. Shakiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- kee
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shakiest 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.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shakiest
American and British speakers say shakiest in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪkiɪst/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪkiɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-kee-ist.
What does shakiest mean?
- superlative form of shaky: most shaky How to pronounce shaky
Questions about saying shakiest
How do you pronounce shakiest?
Say SHAY-kee-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪkiɪst/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪkiɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shakiest?
Shakiest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · kee · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say shakiest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪkiɪst/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪkiɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.