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