jerky

How many syllables in jerky?

  2 syllables

Divide jerky into syllables:   jerk-y
Stressed syllable in jerky:   jerk-y
How to pronounce jerky:   jur-kee
How to say jerky:

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1 syllable
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    2 syllables
    • birkie
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