How to pronounce jerkin
Say it like JUR-kin. Jerkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɝkɪn/JUR-kin
UK British/ˈdʒɜːkɪn/JUR-kin
- JUR
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jerkin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jerkin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-kin.
What does jerkin mean?
noun
- A sleeveless jacket, usually leather; a long waistcoat.
- Alternative form of gyrkin.
Where does jerkin come from?
First recorded in early 1500s.
Words that rhyme with jerkin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jerkin.
Questions about saying jerkin
How do you pronounce jerkin?
Say JUR-kin. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝkɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːkɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jerkin?
Jerkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · kin.
Is jerkin 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 /ˈdʒɜːkɪn/ (JUR-kin).