How to Pronounce Wharf

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/wɔːf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wharf”

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

Sounds exactly like: warf — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wharf mean?

noun

  1. A man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.
  2. The bank of a river, or the shore of the sea.

verb

  1. To secure by a wharf.
  2. To place on a wharf.

Synonyms

dockquay

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Words that rhyme with wharf

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

polymorphmorphswarfdorfmorph-leinsdorfbergdorfbeiersdorfdeardorff

Related words

dockharbourwharfagedocksidedocksquayportpier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wharf"?▾

"Wharf" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wharf"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wharf" is /wɔːf/.

What does "wharf" mean?▾

Wharf: A man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.

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