How to pronounce kirk
Say it like KURK. Kirk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɝk/KURK
UK British/kɜːk/KURK
- KURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirk pronunciation, sound by sound
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- KURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of kirk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURK.
What does kirk mean?
noun
- a Scottish church
Words that rhyme with kirk
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Questions about saying kirk
How do you pronounce kirk?
Say KURK. The American pronunciation is /kɝk/. In British English it is /kɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirk?
Kirk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KURK.
Is kirk 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 /kɜːk/ (KURK).