Shark: how to say it, spell it and use it
shark
/ʃɑːrk/
Short answer
The English word shark is pronounced /ʃɑːrk/. It is spelled S-H-A-R-K and has 5 letters. With a or an: a shark. The plural is sharks.
Example sentence
The shark has sharp teeth.
Key facts
- English
- shark
- Pronunciation
- /ʃɑːrk/
- With a or an
- a shark
- Plural
- sharks
- Spelling
- S-H-A-R-K
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce shark?
Shark is pronounced /ʃɑːrk/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell shark?
Shark is spelled S-H-A-R-K. It has 5 letters.
What is the plural of shark?
The plural of shark is sharks.
Do you say a or an before shark?
Say a shark.
How do you use shark in a sentence?
For example: The shark has sharp teeth.
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