How to Pronounce Barfs

To pronounce "barfs", say BARFS — one syllable, IPA /bɑːfs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/bɑːfs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “barfs”

"barfs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with scarfs, if that helps it stick.

What does barfs mean?

verb

  1. To vomit.
  2. Of a system: to fail.

    “The program barfed as a result of the invalid input.”

Words that rhyme with barfs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scarfs

Related words

upchuckpukeretchdisgorgeregorgeregurgitatevomitspew

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barfs"?▾

"Barfs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "barfs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barfs" is /bɑːfs/.

What does "barfs" mean?▾

Barfs: To vomit.

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