How to Pronounce "shake like a leaf"
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫif
SHAYK LYKE uh LEEF
ʃˈeɪk/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈiːf
SHAYK lyke uh LEEF
Definition
To tremble or shake a lot, usually because of fear or cold, like how a leaf moves in the wind.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫif
British English
ʃˈeɪk/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /lˈiːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYK LYKE uh LEEF
UK
SHAYK lyke uh LEEF
Listen in Context
He was shaking like a leaf after watching the scary movie.
She stood on stage and shook like a leaf.
The little dog shook like a leaf during the thunderstorm.
By the time I got off the roller coaster, I was shaking like a leaf.