How do you pronounce "shocked"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːkt/ (SHAHKT). In British English: /ʃˈɒkt/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːkt/ (SHAHKT). In Australian English: /ʃˈɒkt/ (SH).

Is "shocked" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːkt/ (SHAHKT), while in British English it's /ʃˈɒkt/ (SH).

How to Pronounce "shocked"

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shocked

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/ˈʃɑːkt/

SHAHKT

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːktshocked

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