How to pronounce berk
Say it like BURK. Berk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of berk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BURK.
What does berk mean?
- a stupid person who is easy to take advantage of
Words that rhyme with berk
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Words that sound like berk
Questions about saying berk
How do you pronounce berk?
Say BURK. The American pronunciation is /bɝk/. In British English it is /bɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berk?
Berk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BURK.
Is berk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɜːk/ (BURK).
What words sound the same as berk?
Berk sounds the same as burke in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.