How to Pronounce "nerds"
word
/ˈnɝdz/
nurdz
/nˈɜːdz/
nurdz
Definition
People who are very interested in academic or technical subjects, sometimes to the point of being socially awkward. The word can be used playfully or affectionately, but sometimes also as an insult.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɝdz/
British English
/nˈɜːdz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nurdz
UK
nurdz
Listen in Context
The nerds in my class love math and science.
Sometimes nerds play video games together.
The science club is full of nerds.
We're proud to be nerds—it's cool to love science these days.