How to Pronounce Dirt

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/dɜːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dirt”

"dirt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with assert and inert, if that helps it stick.

What does dirt mean?

noun

  1. Soil or earth.
  2. A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.

verb

  1. To make foul or filthy; soil; befoul; dirty

Synonyms

filthgossipkompromat

Words that rhyme with dirt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

assertinertovertspurthurtconvertsubvertpervertavertflirtdesertblurt

Related words

graveledsoilgravelunpavedcrapgreasestainturd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dirt"?▾

"Dirt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dirt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dirt" is /dɜːt/.

What does "dirt" mean?▾

Dirt: Soil or earth.

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