How to Pronounce "let's shake on it"
expression
LETS SHAYK AWN-it
lets SHAYK ON-it
Definition
This expression means to agree on something and confirm the agreement by shaking hands. It's often used to close a deal or make a promise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛts/ /ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
lɛts/ /ʃˈeɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LETS SHAYK AWN-it
UK
lets SHAYK ON-it
Listen in Context
Let's shake on it if we both agree.
You promise to help me move? Okay, let's shake on it.
I will finish my homework tonight. Let's shake on it.
We both want the last slice? Let's shake on it—winner gets it!