How to Pronounce "jerk"
word
/ˈdʒɝk/
jurk
/dʒˈɜːk/
jurk
Definition
As a noun, 'jerk' commonly means a rude or unpleasant person. It can also mean a sudden quick movement or pull, and as a verb it means to move or pull something sharply.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɝk/
British English
/dʒˈɜːk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jurk
UK
jurk
Listen in Context
That guy was a jerk to the waiter.
The bus stopped with a jerk.
Don't jerk my arm like that.
He acts nice in meetings, but he's a real jerk once the boss leaves.