How to pronounce nerds
Say it like NURDZ. Nerds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NURDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nerds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NURDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of nerds
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NURDZ.
What does nerds mean?
- plural of nerd How to pronounce nerd
Words that rhyme with nerds
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Questions about saying nerds
How do you pronounce nerds?
Say NURDZ. The American pronunciation is /nɝdz/. In British English it is /nɜːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nerds?
Nerds is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NURDZ.
Is nerds 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 /nɜːdz/ (NURDZ).