How to pronounce dirkes
Say it like DURKS. Dirkes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DURKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirkes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of dirkes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DURKS.
What does dirkes mean?
- plural of dirke
Words that rhyme with dirkes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dirkes.
Questions about saying dirkes
How do you pronounce dirkes?
Say DURKS. The American pronunciation is /dɝks/. In British English it is /dɜːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirkes?
Dirkes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DURKS.
Is dirkes 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 /dɜːks/ (DURKS).