How to pronounce nerdspeak
Say it like NURD-speek. Nerdspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NURD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nerdspeak. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NURD
- speek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nerdspeak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- speekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nerdspeak
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NURD-speek.
What does nerdspeak mean?
- The language of nerds; technical or computer jargon.
Where does nerdspeak come from?
From nerd + -speak.
Questions about saying nerdspeak
How do you pronounce nerdspeak?
Say NURD-speek. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝdspik/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːdspiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nerdspeak?
Nerdspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NURD). Broken into parts: NURD · speek.
Is nerdspeak 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 /ˈnɜːdspiːk/ (NURD-speek).