How to Pronounce "handshake"
word
/ˈhændˌʃeɪk/
HAND-shayk
/hˈændʃeɪk/
HAND-shayk
Definition
A handshake is when two people grasp each other's right hands and move them up and down, usually as a greeting, agreement, or farewell.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhændˌʃeɪk/
British English
/hˈændʃeɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAND-shayk
UK
HAND-shayk
Listen in Context
We greeted each other with a handshake.
A handshake is common in business meetings.
He gave me a firm handshake.
Let's seal the deal with a handshake.