How to Pronounce Turf

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

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/tɜːf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “turf”

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

What does turf mean?

noun

  1. A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.
  2. A piece of such a layer cut from the soil. May be used as sod to make a lawn, dried for peat, stacked to form earthen structures, etc.

verb

  1. To cover with turf; to create a lawn by laying turfs.
  2. (Ultimate Frisbee) To throw a frisbee well short of its intended target, usually causing it to hit the ground within 10 yards of its release.

Words that rhyme with turf

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surfserfsmurfastroturfcerfmcinturfmcinturffmurffmurphoverturfscherfscherff

Related words

sodswardgreenswardgrasslandlawnfieldpeatpasture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "turf"?▾

"Turf" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "turf"?▾

The IPA transcription of "turf" is /tɜːf/.

What does "turf" mean?▾

Turf: A layer of earth covered with grass; sod.

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