How to Pronounce "jerky"
word
/ˈdʒɝki/
JUR-kee
/dʒˈɜːki/
JUR-kee
Definition
"Jerky" can mean dried, salted meat that is usually chewy, or it can describe something that moves with uneven, sudden stops and starts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɝki/
British English
/dʒˈɜːki/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUR-kee
UK
JUR-kee
Listen in Context
I bought some beef jerky at the store.
The car made a jerky stop at the red light.
Her dance was a little jerky at first.
Do you want some jerky for the road?