How many syllables in irk?

There is 1 syllable in the word irk.

How to pronounce irk:

irk (verb):: irritate or vex.; to irritate or vex; to make weary, irritated, or bored

aggravate

anger

annoy

bother

bug

burn (up)

chafe

eat

exasperate

get

get to

grate

gripe

infuriate

irritate

itch

peeve

persecute

pique

provoke

rile

ruffle

spite

tease

vex

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