How to pronounce surfer
Say it like SUR-fer. Surfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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US American/ˈsɝfɚ/SUR-fer
UK British/ˈsɜːfə/SUR-fuh
- SUR
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surfer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of surfer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-fuh.
What does surfer mean?
noun
- A person who rides a surfboard.
- A person who surfs the Internet.
Where does surfer come from?
From surf + -er.
Questions about saying surfer
How do you pronounce surfer?
Say SUR-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surfer?
Surfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · fer.
Is surfer 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 /ˈsɜːfə/ (SUR-fuh).