How to Pronounce Shaking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shaking”

"shaking" has 2 syllables: shak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does shaking mean?

verb

  1. 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.”

  2. 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".”

noun

  1. A movement that shakes.

Synonyms

shivertrembletraumatize

Words that rhyme with shaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakingpainstakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingrakingearthshaking

Related words

shakyquakingshakinesstremorshiveringquiveringtremblingunsteady

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaking"?▾

"Shaking" has 2 syllables: shak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "shaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shaking" is /ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/.

What does "shaking" mean?▾

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

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