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