How to pronounce turfy
Say it like TUR-fee. Turfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turfy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay 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 turfy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-fee.
What does turfy mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or constructed of turf.
Where does turfy come from?
From turf + -y.
Words that rhyme with turfy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turfy.
Questions about saying turfy
How do you pronounce turfy?
Say TUR-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝfi/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turfy?
Turfy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · fee.
Is turfy 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 /ˈtɜːfi/ (TUR-fee).