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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
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Synonyms for jerky


1 syllable
  • rough
    2 syllables
    • bouncy
    • choppy
    • bumpy
    • jumpy
    3 syllables
    • erratic
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    What rhymes with jerky

    2 syllables
    • birkie
    • murky
    • quirky
    • Turkey
    • birky
    • perky
    • smirky
    • turkey
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