How many syllables in "jerky"?

"jerky" has 2 sílabas (jer - ky).

How to divide "jerky"?

"jerky" divides into 2 parts: jer · ky.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (jer... ky) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"jerky": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:jer·ky

Ênfase Primária

JER-ky(jer · ky)● ○

Stress in "jerky" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɜːrki⁄

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How many syllables in "jerky"?: "jerky" has 2 sílabas (jer - ky).
How to divide "jerky"?: "jerky" divides into 2 parts: jer · ky.
Where is the stress in "jerky"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "jerky"?: Say each syllable slowly (jer... ky) and listen on SayItVid.