How to pronounce shaky
Say it like SHAY-kee. Shaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaky 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.
American vs British pronunciation of shaky
American and British speakers say shaky in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪki/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-kee.
What does shaky mean?
- Shaking or trembling.“a shaky spot in a marsh”
- Nervous, anxious.“He’s a nice guy but when he talks to me, he acts shaky.”
- Full of shakes or cracks; cracked.“shaky timber”
Where does shaky come from?
From shake + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shaky
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Questions about saying shaky
How do you pronounce shaky?
Say SHAY-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪki/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaky?
Shaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say shaky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪki/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.