How to Pronounce Perking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PERK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “perking”

"perking" has 2 syllables: perk-ing. It rhymes with lurking and shirking, if that helps it stick.

What does perking mean?

verb

  1. To make (coffee) in a percolator or a drip coffeemaker.

    “I’ll perk some coffee.”

  2. Of coffee: to be produced by heated water seeping (“percolating”) through coffee grounds.

    “The coffee is perking.”

verb

  1. To make trim or smart; to straighten up; to erect; to make a jaunty or saucy display of.
  2. To appear from below or behind something, emerge, pop up, poke out.

verb

  1. To peer; to look inquisitively.

Words that rhyme with perking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lurkingshirkinghardworkingjerkingsmirkingnetworkingworkingmetalworkingreworkingwoodworkingoverworkingclerking

Related words

perquisitepercolatepeckepokingpunctionpeaklet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perking"?▾

"Perking" has 2 syllables: perk · ing.

What does "perking" mean?▾

Perking: To make (coffee) in a percolator or a drip coffeemaker.

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