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shake
Definition:
(nou) building material used as siding or roofing (nou) frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream (nou) a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it (nou) grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) (nou) a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement (nou) causing to move repeatedly from side to side
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃeɪk
Examples:
I shake the milkshake.
The point of the example is to shake us up.
At the conclusion of the match, shake hands and congratulate opponent.
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Common mistakes of shake pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "shake" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation is /ʃeɪk/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound like in "cake".
- Ignoring the initial consonant: A common mistake is to drop the "sh" sound, pronouncing it as "ake". This omits the necessary /ʃ/ sound at the beginning. Tip: Practice saying "sh" as in "shoe" before adding the rest of the word.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sha-ke". "Shake" is a one-syllable word with the primary stress on the first part, /ʃeɪk/. Tip: Remember that "shake" has only one syllable, so keep it short and focused.
- Overemphasizing the ending: Some might pronounce "shake" with a heavy emphasis on the "k" sound, making it sound clipped. The correct pronunciation is smooth, /ʃeɪk/, without excessive stress on the ending. Tip: Practice saying "shake" in a fluid manner, connecting the sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix up "shake" with "sake" or "sneak". While "shake" is pronounced /ʃeɪk/, "sake" has a different pronunciation /ˈsɑː.ki/ in UK English. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds and practice distinguishing them in sentences.