How to pronounce shocker
Say it like SHOK-er. Shocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOK).
- SHOK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shocker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shocker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHOK-uh.
What does shocker mean?
- One who or that which shocks or startles.“The election results were a real shocker.”
- A device for giving electric shocks.
- Something done very badly.“My performance today was an absolute shocker, I just wasn't feeling it.”
Where does shocker come from?
From shock + -er.
Words that rhyme with shocker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shocker.
Words that sound like shocker
- shakur
Questions about saying shocker
How do you pronounce shocker?
Say SHOK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shocker?
Shocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOK). Broken into parts: SHOK · er.
Is shocker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɒkə/ (SHOK-uh).
What words sound the same as shocker?
Shocker sounds the same as shakur in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.