How to pronounce jerking
Say it like JUR-king. Jerking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒɝkɪŋ/JUR-king
UK British/ˈdʒɜːkɪŋ/JUR-king
- JUR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jerking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jerking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-king.
What does jerking mean?
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Questions about saying jerking
How do you pronounce jerking?
Say JUR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jerking?
Jerking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · king.
Is jerking 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 /ˈdʒɜːkɪŋ/ (JUR-king).