How to Pronounce Merkin

To pronounce "merkin", say MERK-in — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɜːkɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɜːkɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “merkin”

"merkin" has 2 syllables: merk-in. It rhymes with jerkin and zircon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mirkin — easy to mix up when writing.

What does merkin mean?

noun

  1. A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a fashion item.
  2. A mop for cleaning cannon.

Words that rhyme with merkin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jerkinzirconfirkinperkingherkingerkinberkenkirchen

Related words

periwigpubikiniperukeblenderdemiwigpatchwimplepostiche

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "merkin"?▾

"Merkin" has 2 syllables: merk · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "merkin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "merkin" is /ˈmɜːkɪn/.

What does "merkin" mean?▾

Merkin: A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a fashion item.

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