How many syllables in shaky?

There are 2 syllables in the word shaky.

How to pronounce shaky:

shaky (adjective):: characterized by shakes; inclined to shake as from weakness or defect.; weak and unsteady, esp. due to illness or shock

atremble

dilapidated

precarious

quaking

quavery

quivering

ramshackle

rickety

shaking

shivering

shuddering

shuddery

tottering

tottery

trembling

trembly

tremulous

unstable

unsteady

wabbly

weak

wobbling

wobbly

wonky

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