How to pronounce barf
Say it like BARF. Barf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BARF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHF.
What does barf mean?
- Vomit.
- To vomit.
- Of a system: to fail.“The program barfed as a result of the invalid input.”
- An expression of disgust.
Where does barf come from?
Uncertain. Probably of imitative origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with barf
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barf.
Questions about saying barf
How do you pronounce barf?
Say BARF. The American pronunciation is /bɑrf/. In British English it is /bɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barf?
Barf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARF.
Is barf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɑːf/ (BAHF).