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How to Pronounce "shaking"

word

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
SHAY-king
/ʃˈeɪkɪŋ/
SHAY-king

Definition

Moving with small quick motions, often because of fear, cold, weakness, or strong emotion. It can also describe making something move back and forth.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

British English

/ʃˈeɪkɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

SHAY-king

UK

SHAY-king

Listen in Context

The little dog was shaking in the rain.

Her hands were shaking after the test.

The window was shaking because of the wind.

I was so nervous before the interview that I couldn't stop shaking.