How to Pronounce "shake hands"
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
SHAYK HANDZ, HANZ
ʃˈeɪk/ /hˈændz
SHAYK HANDZ
Definition
To greet, say goodbye, or show agreement by clasping someone's hand and moving it up and down.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈhændz/, /ˈhænz
British English
ʃˈeɪk/ /hˈændz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYK HANDZ, HANZ
UK
SHAYK HANDZ
Listen in Context
We shake hands when we meet new people.
It is polite to shake hands at the end of a business meeting.
Children sometimes shake hands to say sorry.
Let's shake hands on this deal and make it official.