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How to pronounce shaking in American English

“shaking” pronunciation by American speakers

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“shaking” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Let's keep shaking, let's keep shaking.

    The Obama White House

  2. People are shaking hands.

    State Department

  3. show shaking mice, it doesn’t have the same effect as showing shaking cats.

    NIH

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