How to pronounce shocked
Say it like SHOKT. Shocked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHOKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shocked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of shocked
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHOKT.
What does shocked mean?
- struck with fear, dread, or consternation
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Words that rhyme with shocked
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Questions about saying shocked
How do you pronounce shocked?
Say SHOKT. The American pronunciation is /ʃɑkt/. In British English it is /ʃɒkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shocked?
Shocked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHOKT.
Is shocked 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 /ʃɒkt/ (SHOKT).