How to pronounce berdash
Say it like ber-DASH. Berdash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DASH).
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- ber
- DASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berdash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of berdash
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-DASH.
What does berdash mean?
- Alternative form of berdache.
- A kind of neckcloth.
Words that rhyme with berdash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of berdash.
Questions about saying berdash
How do you pronounce berdash?
Say ber-DASH. The American pronunciation is /bərˈdæʃ/. In British English it is /bəˈdæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berdash?
Berdash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DASH). Broken into parts: ber · DASH.
Is berdash pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bəˈdæʃ/ (buh-DASH).