How to Pronounce Shaky

To pronounce "shaky", say SHAKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈʃeɪki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈʃeɪki/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shaky”

"shaky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with flaky and achy, if that helps it stick.

What does shaky mean?

adjective

  1. Shaking or trembling.

    “a shaky hand”

  2. Nervous, anxious.

    “He’s a nice guy but when he talks to me, he acts shaky.”

Synonyms

precariousricketytotteringunsafeunstableunsteadywobbly

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Words that rhyme with shaky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flakyachybrakysekireikiquakysnakyflakeybreakycakeynaikidebakey

Related words

quakingquiveringshiveringtremblingshakingwobblyricketyunsteady

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaky"?▾

"Shaky" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shaky"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shaky" is /ˈʃeɪki/.

What does "shaky" mean?▾

Shaky: Shaking or trembling.

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