How to pronounce darwish
Say it like DAR-wish. Darwish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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US American/ˈdɑrwɪʃ/DAR-wish
UK British/ˈdɑːwɪʃ/DAH-wish
- DAR
- wish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darwish 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.
- wishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of darwish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-wish.
What does darwish mean?
noun
- Alternative form of dervish
Questions about saying darwish
How do you pronounce darwish?
Say DAR-wish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrwɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːwɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darwish?
Darwish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · wish.
Is darwish 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 /ˈdɑːwɪʃ/ (DAH-wish).