To pronounce "nerf", say NERF — one syllable, IPA /nɜːf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/nɜːf/
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"nerf" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.
verb
“A racer will often nerf another as a psychological tactic.”
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"Nerf" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "nerf" is /nɜːf/.
Nerf: To bump lightly, whether accidentally or purposefully.
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