How to pronounce dearthy
Say it like DUR-thee. Dearthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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- DUR
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dearthy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dearthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR-thee.
What does dearthy mean?
- Marked by dearth; exhibiting scarcity, paucity, or lack.
Where does dearthy come from?
From dearth + -y.
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Questions about saying dearthy
How do you pronounce dearthy?
Say DUR-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝθi/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dearthy?
Dearthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · thee.
Is dearthy 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 /ˈdɜːθi/ (DUR-thee).