How to Pronounce Shocked

To pronounce "shocked", say SHOCK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ʃɒkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ʃɒkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shocked”

"shocked" has 2 syllables: shock-ed. It rhymes with balked and mocked, if that helps it stick.

What does shocked mean?

verb

  1. To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.

    “The disaster shocked the world.”

  2. To give an electric shock to.

verb

  1. To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook.

    “to shock rye”

adjective

  1. Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.
  2. Suffering from shock.

    “Patient is shocked.”

Words that rhyme with shocked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

balkedmockedgawkedconcoctcrockedflockedlockedwalkedshellshockedblockedcockedknocked

Related words

aghastafraidappalleddismayedstartledastonishedastoundedamazed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shocked"?▾

"Shocked" has 2 syllables: shock · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "shocked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shocked" is /ʃɒkt/.

What does "shocked" mean?▾

Shocked: To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.

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