How to pronounce clerks
Say it like KLURKS. Clerks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLURKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clerks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLURKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of clerks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAHKS.
What does clerks mean?
- plural of clerk How to pronounce clerk
- third-person singular simple present indicative of clerk How to pronounce clerk
Words that rhyme with clerks
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Questions about saying clerks
How do you pronounce clerks?
Say KLURKS. The American pronunciation is /klɝks/. In British English it is /klɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clerks?
Clerks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLURKS.
Is clerks 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 /klɑːks/ (KLAHKS).