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How to pronounce shaky in British English

“shaky” pronunciation by British speakers

Listen to shaky the way British speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“shaky” in real sentences — British speakers

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  1. know shaky ground a little bit.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. That is a really shaky peg to be hanging the system on.

    The Scottish Parliament

  3. in this matter first secretary the right honourable ladies grasp of the facts is pretty shaky

    UK Parliament

Words that sound like “shaky”

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