How to pronounce irked
Say it like URKT. Irked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɝkt/URKT
UK British/ɜːkt/URKT
- URKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of irked
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URKT.
What does irked mean?
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Questions about saying irked
How do you pronounce irked?
Say URKT. The American pronunciation is /ɝkt/. In British English it is /ɜːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irked?
Irked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: URKT.
Is irked 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 /ɜːkt/ (URKT).