How to pronounce turf
Say it like TURF. Turf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TURF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of turf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURF.
What does turf mean?
- surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
- the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own
- range of jurisdiction or influence“a bureaucracy...chiefly concerned with turf...and protecting the retirement system”
- cover (the ground) with a surface layer of grass or grass roots
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with turf
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turf.
Questions about saying turf
How do you pronounce turf?
Say TURF. The American pronunciation is /tɝf/. In British English it is /tɜːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turf?
Turf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TURF.
Is turf 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 /tɜːf/ (TURF).