Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

herky

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.63 in modern English

Syllables
herky
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Only used in herky-jerky

Inflected Forms

more herky (comparative) most herky (superlative)

Questions

What does herky mean?
Only used in herky-jerky

How to pronounce herky

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “herky”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “herky”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “herky” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.