How to Pronounce Clerk

To pronounce "clerk", say CLERK — one syllable, IPA /klɐːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/klɐːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clerk”

"clerk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with smirk and jerk, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: clerc, clercq, klerk — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clerk mean?

noun

  1. One who occupationally works with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.
  2. A facilitator of a Quaker meeting for business affairs.

verb

  1. To act as a clerk, to perform the duties or functions of a clerk

    “The law school graduate clerked for the supreme court judge for the summer.”

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Words that rhyme with clerk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smirkjerkworkframeworklurkdirkmurkberserkburkecirqueshirkgroundwork

Related words

salesclerksalespersonsalesmansellervendorofficeremployeeworker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clerk"?▾

"Clerk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clerk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clerk" is /klɐːk/.

What does "clerk" mean?▾

Clerk: One who occupationally works with records, accounts, letters, etc.; an office worker.

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