How to Pronounce Sharks

To pronounce "sharks", say SHARKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SHARKS

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

What does sharks 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.

noun

  1. Someone who exploits others, for example by trickery, lies, usury, extortion.
  2. A sleazy and amoral lawyer

Synonyms

hustler

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Words that rhyme with sharks

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remarksmarkssparksarcsbenchmarkslarksbirthmarkslandmarksembarkstrademarksdarksearmarks

Related words

moneylenderusureraddictsblacktipdogfishdogshammerheadhedges

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sharks"?▾

"Sharks" has one syllable.

What does "sharks" mean?▾

Sharks: 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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