To pronounce "tear-jerking", say TEARJ-erk-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TEARJ-erk-ing
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"tear-jerking" has 3 syllables: tearj-erk-ing.
"Tear-jerking" has 3 syllables: tearj · erk · ing.
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