How to Pronounce Shirking

To pronounce "shirking", say SHIRK-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

8

Letters

SHIRK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “shirking”

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

What does shirking mean?

verb

  1. To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
  2. To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.

    “If you have a job, don't shirk from it by staying off work.”

noun

  1. The act of one who shirks.

Words that rhyme with shirking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lurkinghardworkingjerkingsmirkingnetworkingworkingmetalworkingreworkingwoodworkingoverworkingclerkingperking

Related words

soldieringgoldbrickingslackingavoidingshiftingbypassingcircumventingeluding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shirking"?▾

"Shirking" has 2 syllables: shirk · ing.

What does "shirking" mean?▾

Shirking: To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.

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