How to pronounce smurfs
Say it like SMURFS. Smurfs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/smɝfs/SMURFS
UK British/smɜːfs/SMURFS
- SMURFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smurfs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMURFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of smurfs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMURFS.
What does smurfs mean?
noun
- plural of smurf How to pronounce smurf
- third-person singular simple present indicative of smurf How to pronounce smurf
Questions about saying smurfs
How do you pronounce smurfs?
Say SMURFS. The American pronunciation is /smɝfs/. In British English it is /smɜːfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smurfs?
Smurfs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SMURFS.
Is smurfs 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 /smɜːfs/ (SMURFS).