How to Pronounce "nerd"
word
/ˈnɝd/
nurd
/nˈɜːd/
nurd
Definition
A person who is very interested in academic or intellectual things, sometimes seen as socially awkward. Can also refer to someone who is very passionate about a specific topic, like computers or comics.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɝd/
British English
/nˈɜːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nurd
UK
nurd
Listen in Context
Tom is a nerd who loves science and math.
She was called a nerd at school because she read so much.
My brother is a computer nerd.
I'm proud to be a nerd—it means I care about what I love.