How to Pronounce Jerked

To pronounce "jerked", say JERK-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

JERK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “jerked”

"jerked" has 2 syllables: jerk-ed. It rhymes with irked and smirked, if that helps it stick.

What does jerked mean?

verb

  1. To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.
  2. To give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake.

verb

  1. To cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun.

Words that rhyme with jerked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

irkedsmirkedworkedburkedlurkedreworkedshirkedoverworkedperkedquirkedclerkednetworked

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "jerked"?▾

"Jerked" has 2 syllables: jerk · ed.

What does "jerked" mean?▾

Jerked: To make a sudden uncontrolled movement.

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