How to pronounce electroshock
Say it like il-EK-troh-shok. Electroshock has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK).
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- il
- EK
- troh
- shok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electroshock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of electroshock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: il-EK-troh-shok.
What does electroshock mean?
- electric shock.
- Electroconvulsive therapy.
- To administer electroconvulsive therapy.
Where does electroshock come from?
From electro- + shock.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ect
Questions about saying electroshock
How do you pronounce electroshock?
Say il-EK-troh-shok. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɛkˌtroʊˌʃɑk/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɛkˌtrəʊˌʃɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electroshock?
Electroshock has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EK). Broken into parts: il · EK · troh · shok.
Is electroshock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪˈlɛkˌtrəʊˌʃɒk/ (il-EK-troh-shok).