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How do you pronounce jenks?
The recorded pronunciation is /dʒˈɛŋks/.
What does jenks mean?
A surname originating as a patronymic.
Where does jenks come from?
From a back-formation of Jenkin + the patronymic suffix -s.

How to pronounce jenks

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