How to Pronounce Shamrock

To pronounce "shamrock", say SHAMR-ock — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shamrock”

"shamrock" has 2 syllables: shamr-ock. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

What does shamrock mean?

noun

  1. The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.

    “She wore a shamrock in honor of her Irish ancestry.”

  2. Any of several small plants, forms of clover, with trefoil leaves, especially Trifolium repens.

    “The fields were covered with shamrocks.”

Synonyms

clovertrefoil

Words that rhyme with shamrock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

clover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shamrock"?▾

"Shamrock" has 2 syllables: shamr · ock.

What is the IPA transcription of "shamrock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shamrock" is /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/.

What does "shamrock" mean?▾

Shamrock: The trefoil leaf of any small clover, especially Trifolium repens, or such a leaf from a clover-like plant, commonly used as a symbol of Ireland.

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