How to pronounce wharfs
Say it like WORFS. Wharfs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/wɔrfs/WORFS
UK British/wɔːfs/WAWFS
- WORFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wharfs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wharfs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWFS.
What does wharfs mean?
noun
- plural of wharf How to pronounce wharf
Questions about saying wharfs
How do you pronounce wharfs?
Say WORFS. The American pronunciation is /wɔrfs/. In British English it is /wɔːfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wharfs?
Wharfs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WORFS.
Is wharfs 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 /wɔːfs/ (WAWFS).