How do you pronounce "jerky"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɝːki/ (JURK-ee). In British English: /dʒˈɜːki/ (J-ɜk). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɝːki/ (JURK-ee). In Australian English: /dʒˈɜːki/ (J-ɜk).

Is "jerky" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɝːki/ (JURK-ee), while in British English it's /dʒˈɜːki/ (J-ɜk).

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jerky

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/ˈdʒɝːki/

JURK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɝːkje·irky

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