How to pronounce lurked
Say it like LURKT. Lurked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/lɝkt/LURKT
UK British/lɜːkt/LURKT
- LURKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lurked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LURKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of lurked
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LURKT.
What does lurked mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of lurk How to pronounce lurk
Questions about saying lurked
How do you pronounce lurked?
Say LURKT. The American pronunciation is /lɝkt/. In British English it is /lɜːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lurked?
Lurked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LURKT.
Is lurked 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 /lɜːkt/ (LURKT).