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Do you find it funny when people pronounce "clerk" to rhyme with "work"?

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NorthernBear · 51-55, M
No. I find it funny when people pronounce it to rhyme with "bark."
BijouPleasurette · 36-40, F
@NorthernBear Why? That's the normal way to pronounce it. Lol :)
NorthernBear · 51-55, M
Do you pronounce "nerd" as "nard?" Or "jerk" as "jark?"
BijouPleasurette · 36-40, F
@NorthernBear I don't use the word "nerd" at all, it's not a word people use round here. "Jerk" rhymes with "work", why do you ask?
NorthernBear · 51-55, M
Why wouldn't "clerk" rhyme with "jerk?" The only difference is the first letter.

Just a different perspective from the other side of the pond.
BijouPleasurette · 36-40, F
@NorthernBear Same reason as Derby is pronounced "Darby", I suppose. Maybe the first ever clerk was from Derby. Lol :)