How do you pronounce "shocker"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːkɝ/ (SHAHK-ur). In British English: /ʃˈɒkə/ (SH-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːkɝ/ (SHAHK-ur). In Australian English: /ʃˈɒkə/ (SH-ok).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːkɝ/ (SHAHK-ur), while in British English it's /ʃˈɒkə/ (SH-ok).

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shocker

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/ˈʃɑːkɝ/

SHAHK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːkshock·ɝer

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