How to Pronounce Quirk

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/kwɜːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quirk”

"quirk" 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: quirke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does quirk mean?

noun

  1. An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone

    “The car steers cleanly, but the gearshift has a few quirks.”

  2. An acute angle dividing a molding; a groove that runs lengthwise between the upper part of a moulding and a soffit

verb

  1. To move with a wry jerk.

    “He quirked an eyebrow.”

  2. To furnish with a quirk or channel.

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Words that rhyme with quirk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smirkjerkworkframeworklurkdirkmurkberserkburkecirqueshirkgroundwork

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quirk"?▾

"Quirk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quirk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quirk" is /kwɜːk/.

What does "quirk" mean?▾

Quirk: An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone

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