How to Pronounce "shake it up"
expression
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
SHAYK-it-UP
ʃˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
SHAYK-it-UP
Definition
To make things different, more interesting, or exciting, especially by changing routines or introducing something new.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
British English
ʃˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAYK-it-UP
UK
SHAYK-it-UP
Listen in Context
Let's shake it up and try a different restaurant tonight.
The party was boring until someone decided to shake it up with some games.
If you always do the same exercise, try to shake it up once in a while.
We need to shake it up at work—let's try a team lunch each week.