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