How to Pronounce "shake your hand"
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd
SHAYK-yer-HAND or SHAYK-yoor-HAND
ʃˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd
SHAYK-yaw-HAND
Definition
To greet, congratulate, or say goodbye to someone by grasping their hand and moving it up and down.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd
British English
ʃˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYK-yer-HAND or SHAYK-yoor-HAND
UK
SHAYK-yaw-HAND
Listen in Context
It's nice to shake your hand after so many emails.
He stood up to shake your hand when you entered the room.
May I shake your hand to congratulate you?
I’ve been waiting a long time to finally shake your hand in person.