How to pronounce darf
Say it like DARF. Darf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dɑrf/DARF
UK British/dɑːf/DAHF
- DARF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of darf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAHF.
What does darf mean?
verb
- Alternative form of tharf.
Words that rhyme with darf
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Questions about saying darf
How do you pronounce darf?
Say DARF. The American pronunciation is /dɑrf/. In British English it is /dɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darf?
Darf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DARF.
Is darf 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 /dɑːf/ (DAHF).