How to pronounce darby
Say it like DAR-bee. Darby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darby pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of darby
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-bee.
What does darby mean?
- A specialized tool used to smooth and level the surface of wet concrete, consisting of a stiff wedge or triangle of wood or metal.
Where does darby come from?
Uncertain; possibly from the town of Derby.
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Questions about saying darby
How do you pronounce darby?
Say DAR-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrbi/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darby?
Darby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · bee.
Is darby 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 /ˈdɑːbi/ (DAH-bee).