How to Pronounce "shake on"
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SHAYK-awn
ʃˈeɪk/ /ˈɒn
SHAYK-on
Definition
To confirm an agreement or promise by shaking hands with someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ʃˈeɪk/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYK-awn
UK
SHAYK-on
Listen in Context
Let's shake on our deal.
They shook on the promise to help each other.
Do you want to shake on it?
We couldn't agree on the price, so we didn't shake on anything.