How many syllables in surf?

There is 1 syllable in the word surf.

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surf

How to pronounce surf:

Definition of surf:

surf (noun):: waves breaking on the shore.; the swell of the sea that breaks upon the shore

Synonyms for surf:

head spume spray mist wave foam breaker froth

Antonyms for surf:

stability

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