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How to pronounce nerdy in American English

“nerdy” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to nerdy the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“nerdy” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. I was kind of a nerdy loaner in high school.

    Dept of Labor

  2. And believe me, there's a lot of nerdy research behind this.

    U.S. Air Force

  3. Patil: All right, so let's get nerdy and geeky for a minute.

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “nerdy”

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