How to Pronounce Shark

To pronounce "shark", say SHARK — one syllable, IPA /ʃɑːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ʃɑːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “shark”

"shark" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stark and mark, if that helps it stick.

What does shark mean?

noun

  1. A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder Selachimorpha, with a cartilaginous skeleton and 5 to 7 gill slits on each side of its head.

verb

  1. To fish for sharks.

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Words that rhyme with shark

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starkmarkdarkremarksnarksparkmonarchbarkbenchmarklarkembarkearmark

Related words

moneylenderusurerblacktipporbeagledogfishfishsoupfinmako

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shark"?▾

"Shark" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shark"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shark" is /ʃɑːk/.

What does "shark" mean?▾

Shark: A scaleless, predatory fish of the superorder Selachimorpha, with a cartilaginous skeleton and 5 to 7 gill slits on each side of its head.

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