How to pronounce shakiness
Say it like SHAY-kee-nus. Shakiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- kee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shakiness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shakiness
American and British speakers say shakiness in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪkinəs/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪkinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-kee-nus.
What does shakiness mean?
- The property of being shaky.
Where does shakiness come from?
From shaky + -ness.
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Questions about saying shakiness
How do you pronounce shakiness?
Say SHAY-kee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪkinəs/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪkinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shakiness?
Shakiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · kee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say shakiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪkinəs/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪkinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.