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