How to pronounce shirking
Say it like SHUR-king. Shirking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR).
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- SHUR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shirking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shirking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUR-king.
What does shirking mean?
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- slacking
Words that rhyme with shirking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shirking.
Questions about saying shirking
How do you pronounce shirking?
Say SHUR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shirking?
Shirking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR). Broken into parts: SHUR · king.
Is shirking 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 /ˈʃɜːkɪŋ/ (SHUR-king).