Dictionary-enhanced rhyme guide
Words That Rhyme With “Shake” — 20 Rhyming Words
To move something quickly back and forth or up and down; to tremble or vibrate.
How to Pronounce Shake
IPA: /ʃeɪk/
/ʃeɪk/ rhymes with 'make'. The 'a-e' makes the long 'a' diphthong sound.
Common Mispronunciation of Shake
Sometimes pronounced /ʃæk/ with short 'a'; should be /ʃeɪk/ with long 'a'.
Top Perfect Rhymes for Shake — Words With Definitions
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bake
/beɪk/Heat food slowly and evenly inside a closed oven until cooked.
Example: We bake bread at home.
break
/breɪk/A short time when you stop working or doing something to rest.
Example: Let's grab a coffee break at 10 AM.
lake
/leɪk/A big area of water surrounded by land, smaller than an ocean or sea.
Example: We went swimming at the lake last Saturday.
make
/meɪk/To build, create, or produce something new by putting materials together.
Example: I make breakfast every morning for my family.
take
/teɪkɪŋ/To grab, hold, or pick something up with your hands.
Example: Can you take my hand so we can cross the street safely?
wake
/weɪk/To stop being asleep; to wake up or to cause someone else to wake up.
Example: I wake up at 7 o'clock every morning.
awake
/əˈweɪk/When someone is not asleep and can see, hear, and think clearly.
Example: The baby is awake and playing.
All Perfect Rhymes for Shake
1-Syllable Words That Rhyme With Shake
Shake in Example Sentences
- Shake the juice container before drinking.
- She shook her head to say no.
- The building shook during the earthquake.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhymes for Shake
What words rhyme with “shake”?
The list above shows available perfect and near rhymes from the rhyme database.
Can I use shake for rap lyrics or poems?
Yes. Use perfect rhymes for stronger end-rhyme and near rhymes for more flexible songwriting.