How to pronounce twerking
Say it like TWUR-king. Twerking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWUR).
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- TWUR
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twerking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWURSay 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 twerking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TWUR-king.
What does twerking mean?
- present participle and gerund of twerk How to pronounce twerk
- A sexually-provocative dance, involving the performer thrusting their hips back from a low squatting stance and shaking their buttocks.
- The act of one who twerks.
Words that rhyme with twerking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twerking.
Questions about saying twerking
How do you pronounce twerking?
Say TWUR-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɝkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtwɜːkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twerking?
Twerking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWUR). Broken into parts: TWUR · king.
Is twerking 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 /ˈtwɜːkɪŋ/ (TWUR-king).