How to Pronounce Berserk

To pronounce "berserk", say BERS-erk — 2 syllables, IPA /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “berserk”

"berserk" has 2 syllables: bers-erk. It rhymes with smirk and jerk, if that helps it stick.

What does berserk mean?

noun

  1. A crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy; a berserker.

adjective

  1. Injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control.

    “After seeing his sister stabbed to death, he went berserk and attacked the killer like a wild animal.”

  2. Weird; bizarre.

Words that rhyme with berserk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smirkjerkworkframeworklurkdirkmurkburkecirqueshirkgroundworkartwork

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "berserk"?▾

"Berserk" has 2 syllables: bers · erk.

What is the IPA transcription of "berserk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "berserk" is /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/.

What does "berserk" mean?▾

Berserk: A crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy; a berserker.

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