How to Pronounce Shocking

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shocking”

"shocking" has 2 syllables: shock-ing. It rhymes with mocking and stalking, if that helps it stick.

What does shocking 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”

noun

  1. The application of an electric shock.

Words that rhyme with shocking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mockingstalkingdockinggawkingbalkingsquawkingknockingtalkingrockingunlockingblockingflocking

Related words

luridscandalousshamefuldisgracefulimmoralsensationalstartlingshocker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shocking"?▾

"Shocking" has 2 syllables: shock · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "shocking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shocking" is /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/.

What does "shocking" mean?▾

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

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