How to pronounce derp
Say it like DURP. Derp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DURP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of derp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DURP.
What does derp mean?
- Draws attention to an act of foolishness or stupidity.“I put chips in my soup instead of crackers. Derp.”
- A placeholder for unimportant details, blah blah blah.
- To act stupidly or foolishly.
- To make a stupid mistake.
- To have one's eyes pointing in different directions; to exhibit strabismus.
- A person who acts stupidly or foolishly; a person who derps.
- A stupid mistake, stupidity.
- The constant repeating of an opinion after facts have proved it incorrect, especially as a rhetorical tactic.
Where does derp come from?
Derp was used in the movie College Rhythm (1934) to refer to a nerdy or awkward type of person.
Words that rhyme with derp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derp.
Questions about saying derp
How do you pronounce derp?
Say DURP. The American pronunciation is /dɝp/. In British English it is /dɜːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derp?
Derp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DURP.
Is derp 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 /dɜːp/ (DURP).