How to Pronounce Shook

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/ʃʊk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shook”

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

Sounds exactly like: schook — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shook mean?

noun

  1. A set of pieces for making a cask or box, usually wood.
  2. The parts of a piece of house furniture, as a bedstead, packed together.

verb

  1. To pack (staves, etc.) in a shook.

Synonyms

stook

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Words that rhyme with shook

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

looknookoverlookbookoutlookhookcrookschnookhandbookguidebookshnooktextbook

Related words

wrappedrockhitrammedrippedbustedshatteredrocks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shook"?▾

"Shook" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "shook"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shook" is /ʃʊk/.

What does "shook" mean?▾

Shook: A set of pieces for making a cask or box, usually wood.

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