How to Pronounce "shocker"
word
ˈʃɑkɝ
SHAH-ker
ʃˈɒkɐ
SHOK-uh
Definition
A shocker is something very surprising, unexpected, or shocking, such as surprising news or an event that is hard to believe.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑkɝ
British English
ʃˈɒkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAH-ker
UK
SHOK-uh
Listen in Context
That news was a real shocker.
Winning the lottery was a shocker for him.
Her sudden resignation was a top shocker at work.
Well, that's a shocker—never thought he'd actually quit!