How to Pronounce "handshaking"
word
ˈhændˌʃeɪkɪŋ
HAND-shay-king
hˈændʃeɪkɪŋ
HAND-shay-king
Definition
The act of people greeting each other by grasping hands or a process in computers where two systems establish a connection and agree on communication rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhændˌʃeɪkɪŋ
British English
hˈændʃeɪkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-shay-king
UK
HAND-shay-king
Listen in Context
Business meetings often begin with handshaking.
Handshaking is a way to greet someone politely.
The devices use handshaking to start communication.
Because of COVID, many people avoid handshaking now.