How to pronounce outjerk
Say it like owt-JURK. Outjerk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JURK).
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- owt
- JURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outjerk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- JURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of outjerk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-JURK.
What does outjerk mean?
- To surpass in being a jerk (“unlikable or obnoxious person”).
- To be more satirical than, often used when something (usually unintentionally) comes across as even more satirical than a parody of said thing.
Where does outjerk come from?
From out- + jerk. The latter definition is derived from circlejerk (“a community, usually online, that acts as an echo chamber for a specific topic of conversation, often deliberately in a satirical, self-aware fashion”).
Words that rhyme with outjerk
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Questions about saying outjerk
How do you pronounce outjerk?
Say owt-JURK. The American pronunciation is /aʊtˈdʒɝk/. In British English it is /aʊtˈdʒɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outjerk?
Outjerk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JURK). Broken into parts: owt · JURK.
Is outjerk 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 /aʊtˈdʒɜːk/ (owt-JURK).