How to Pronounce Shaker

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃeɪkɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shaker”

"shaker" has 2 syllables: shak-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.

What does shaker mean?

noun

  1. A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken.
  2. A variety of pigeon.

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Words that rhyme with shaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerundertakerrainmakerbreakerrakerbakertroublemakermatchmakerdressmaker

Related words

stirrertroublemakercontainingreturnagitatorflaskshakirshaker-upper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaker"?▾

"Shaker" has 2 syllables: shak · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "shaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shaker" is /ˈʃeɪkɚ/.

What does "shaker" mean?▾

Shaker: A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken.

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