How to pronounce darcy
Say it like DAR-see. Darcy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
- DAR
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darcy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of darcy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-see.
What does darcy mean?
- A (non SI) unit of permeability used in measuring the permeability of porous mediums such as sand.
Where does darcy come from?
From the surname of the French scientist Henry Darcy.
Words that sound like darcy
- d'arcy
Questions about saying darcy
How do you pronounce darcy?
Say DAR-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrsi/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darcy?
Darcy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · see.
Is darcy 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 /ˈdɑːsi/ (DAH-see).
What words sound the same as darcy?
Darcy sounds the same as d'arcy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.