How to pronounce xertz
Say it like ZURTS. Xertz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/zɝts/ZURTS
UK British/zɜːts/ZURTS
- ZURTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xertz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZURTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of xertz
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZURTS.
What does xertz mean?
verb
- To down all of (a food or drink) with great speed; to chug or scoff down.“Every weekend, I have to xertz my breakfast as fast as possible or else I'm late for my swimming lessons.”
Questions about saying xertz
How do you pronounce xertz?
Say ZURTS. The American pronunciation is /zɝts/. In British English it is /zɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xertz?
Xertz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZURTS.
Is xertz 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 /zɜːts/ (ZURTS).