The word "Dierks" is pronounced as /dɪərkz/. The first syllable "di" is pronounced as "dee" with an emphasized "e" and a short "i" sound. The second syllable "erks" is pronounced as "erks" with an emphasized "er" sound and a silent "s" at the end. This spelling is used to represent a surname, which is derived from the Dutch word "Dirk" meaning "ruler of the people". While the spelling of the name may vary, the pronunciation remains the same.