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How to Pronounce "shake your hand"

expression

ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd
SHAYK-yer-HAND or SHAYK-yoor-HAND
ʃˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd
SHAYK-yaw-HAND

Definition

To greet, congratulate, or say goodbye to someone by grasping their hand and moving it up and down.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈʃeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd

British English

ʃˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SHAYK-yer-HAND or SHAYK-yoor-HAND

UK

SHAYK-yaw-HAND

Listen in Context

It's nice to shake your hand after so many emails.

He stood up to shake your hand when you entered the room.

May I shake your hand to congratulate you?

I’ve been waiting a long time to finally shake your hand in person.