How to Pronounce "wharf"
word
/ˈhwɔɹf/, /ˈwɔɹf/
WORF
/wˈɔːf/
WAWF
Definition
A wharf is a flat structure built beside the edge of water, such as a river or the sea, where ships can park to load and unload goods or passengers.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwɔɹf/, /ˈwɔɹf/
British English
/wˈɔːf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WORF
UK
WAWF
Listen in Context
The big ship is waiting at the wharf.
We walked along the wharf to see the boats.
The fishermen unloaded their catch at the wharf.
Meet me at the wharf around sunset. It's beautiful there.