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