electric shock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /i-ˈlek-trik, ē- ʃɒk/
- /ɪˈlektrɪk ʃɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /i-ˈlek-trik, ē- ʃɒk/

Definitions of electric shock words

noun electric shock electric current entering the body 1
countable noun electric shock If you get an electric shock, you get a sudden painful feeling when you touch something which is connected to a supply of electricity. 0
noun electric shock the physiological reaction, characterized by pain and muscular spasm, to the passage of an electric current through the body. It can affect the respiratory system and heart rhythm 0
noun electric shock An electric shock is a dangerous and painful physiological effect caused by the passing of an electric current through the body of a human or animal. 0
noun electric shock The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body. 0

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electric shock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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