How to Pronounce "shakedowns"
word
ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊnz
SHAYK-downz
ʃˈeɪkdaʊn
SHAYK-downz
Definition
Plural of 'shakedown'. Refers to acts of forced extortion (making someone give money by threats) or sudden searches for hidden items, especially in prison or law enforcement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪkˌdaʊnz
British English
ʃˈeɪkdaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYK-downz
UK
SHAYK-downz
Listen in Context
The guards do shakedowns in the prison every week.
Many businesses suffered from mafia shakedowns in the past.
After several shakedowns, the police found the hidden phone.
There have been a lot of shakedowns by corrupt cops lately.