To pronounce "shirkers", say SHIRK-ers — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
shirkers
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SHIRK-ers
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"shirkers" has 2 syllables: shirk-ers. It rhymes with caseworkers and metalworkers, if that helps it stick.
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"Shirkers" has 2 syllables: shirk · ers.
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