How to Pronounce "berserk"
word
/bɝˈsɝk/
ber-SERK
/bəsˈɜːk/
buh-ZURK
Definition
Behaving in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent way because of strong emotions, especially anger or excitement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bɝˈsɝk/
British English
/bəsˈɜːk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ber-SERK
UK
buh-ZURK
Listen in Context
The cat went berserk when it saw the dog.
He went berserk at the news.
The crowd went berserk after the goal.
My phone started acting berserk and opened a dozen apps by itself.