How to pronounce twerp
Say it like TWURP. Twerp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TWURP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twerp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWURPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of twerp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TWURP.
What does twerp mean?
- A fool, a twit.“Now you've broken it, you twerp!”
- A small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible.“Get out of my way, you little twerp!”
- A person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased. Sometimes used as a pet-name (often for a younger sibling).
Where does twerp come from?
Of uncertain origin; originally British slang of the 1910s.
Words that rhyme with twerp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twerp.
Questions about saying twerp
How do you pronounce twerp?
Say TWURP. The American pronunciation is /twɝp/. In British English it is /twɜːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twerp?
Twerp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWURP.
Is twerp 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 /twɜːp/ (TWURP).