How to pronounce zerk
Say it like ZURK. Zerk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZURK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zerk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of zerk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZURK.
What does zerk mean?
- Any of a class of types of grease nipples, or an instance thereof; (usually, in current usage) any grease nipple.
Where does zerk come from?
After Austrian-born American inventor Oscar U.
Words that rhyme with zerk
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Questions about saying zerk
How do you pronounce zerk?
Say ZURK. The American pronunciation is /zɝk/. In British English it is /zɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zerk?
Zerk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZURK.
Is zerk 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 /zɜːk/ (ZURK).