How to Pronounce Nerd

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

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Letters

/nɜːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nerd”

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

What does nerd mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted
  2. (sometimes derogatory) One who has an intense, obsessive interest in something.

    “a comic-book nerd”

Synonyms

dag (Australian)doofusdorkdweebgeekgooberloserpropeller head

Words that rhyme with nerd

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

absurdspurredstirredconferredinterreddemurredpurredpreferreddeferredinferredconcurredword

Related words

wonkswotgrinddorkdweebintellectualgeekpunk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nerd"?▾

"Nerd" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nerd"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nerd" is /nɜːd/.

What does "nerd" mean?▾

Nerd: (sometimes derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted

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