How to Pronounce Nerds

To pronounce "nerds", say NERDS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “nerds”

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

What does nerds 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 nerds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

passwordsbirdswordscurdsgirdsthirdsherdshummingbirdssnowbirds

Related words

wonkswotgrindfoolsidiotsintellectualsjerksjunkies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nerds"?▾

"Nerds" has one syllable.

What does "nerds" mean?▾

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

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