How to Pronounce Shaken

To pronounce "shaken", say SHAK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃeɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

shaken

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈʃeɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shaken”

"shaken" has 2 syllables: shak-en. It rhymes with forsaken and awaken, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: shaiken — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shaken mean?

verb

To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.
“He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere.”
To move (one's head) from side to side, especially to indicate refusal, reluctance or disapproval.
“Shaking his head, he kept repeating "No, no, no".”

adjective

In a state of shock or trauma.
“We were left shaken by the revelations of abuse.”

Synonyms

shiver tremble traumatize

Words that rhyme with shaken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forsaken awaken taken waken overtaken undertaken mistaken bacon kraken reawaken break-in macon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaken"?▾

"Shaken" has 2 syllables: shak · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "shaken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shaken" is /ˈʃeɪkən/.

What does "shaken" mean?▾

Shaken: To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

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