How to Pronounce Shake-up

To pronounce "shake-up", say SHAK-eup — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SHAK-eup

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💡 Tip for remembering “shake-up”

"shake-up" has 2 syllables: shak-eup. It rhymes with make-up and take-up, if that helps it stick.

What does shake-up mean?

noun

  1. A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.

Words that rhyme with shake-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

make-uptake-upwake-upbreak-upmaikop

Related words

reorganizationreorganisationturmoilimpulseburstblowdisruptionupheaval

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shake-up"?▾

"Shake-up" has 2 syllables: shak · eup.

What does "shake-up" mean?▾

Shake-up: A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.

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