How to pronounce zarf
Say it like ZARF. Zarf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/zɑrf/ZARF
UK British/zɑːf/ZAHF
- ZARF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zarf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZARFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zarf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZAHF.
What does zarf mean?
noun
- An ornamental container designed to hold a coffee cup or teacup and insulate it from the hand of the drinker.
Words that rhyme with zarf
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Questions about saying zarf
How do you pronounce zarf?
Say ZARF. The American pronunciation is /zɑrf/. In British English it is /zɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zarf?
Zarf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZARF.
Is zarf 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 /zɑːf/ (ZAHF).