To pronounce "gherkin", say GHERK-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɜːkɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɜːkɪn/
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"gherkin" has 2 syllables: gherk-in. It rhymes with jerkin and zircon, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gherkin" has 2 syllables: gherk · in.
The IPA transcription of "gherkin" is /ˈɡɜːkɪn/.
Gherkin: A small cucumber, often pickled whole.
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