How to pronounce dearie
Say it like DIH-er-ee. Dearie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIH).
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- DIH
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dearie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dearie
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEER-ree.
What does dearie mean?
- A person who is dear; sweetie.
Where does dearie come from?
From dear + -ie.
Words that rhyme with dearie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dearie.
Questions about saying dearie
How do you pronounce dearie?
Say DIH-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪɚi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dearie?
Dearie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIH). Broken into parts: DIH · er · ee.
Is dearie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈdɪəri/ (DEER-ree).