Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shakeup

/ˈʃeɪkˌʌp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.43 in modern English

Syllables: shake-up
IPA: /ˈʃeɪkˌʌp/

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.

Etymology

Deverbal from shake up.

Inflected Forms

shakeups (plural) shake-up (alternative)

Phrases

shake up

Frequently Paired Words

shake up

Synonyms

upheaval reorganization restructuring overhaul shuffle reorganisation shake-up

Rhymes With

make-up wake-up makeup breakup wakeup

Questions

How do you pronounce shakeup?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪkˌʌp/.
What does shakeup mean?: A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.
Where does shakeup come from?: Deverbal from shake up.

How to pronounce shakeup

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