How to pronounce smurfy
Say it like SMUR-fee. Smurfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUR).
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- SMUR
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smurfy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smurfy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMUR-fee.
What does smurfy mean?
- Short and blue.
- Unusually cheery, like the smurfs.
Where does smurfy come from?
From smurf + -y.
Words that rhyme with smurfy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smurfy.
Questions about saying smurfy
How do you pronounce smurfy?
Say SMUR-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɝfi/. In British English it is /ˈsmɜːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smurfy?
Smurfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUR). Broken into parts: SMUR · fee.
Is smurfy 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 /ˈsmɜːfi/ (SMUR-fee).