How to pronounce kirks
Say it like KURKS. Kirks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KURKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kirks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of kirks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KURKS.
What does kirks mean?
- plural of kirk How to pronounce kirk
Words that rhyme with kirks
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Questions about saying kirks
How do you pronounce kirks?
Say KURKS. The American pronunciation is /kɝks/. In British English it is /kɜːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kirks?
Kirks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KURKS.
Is kirks 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 /kɜːks/ (KURKS).