How to pronounce deary
Say it like DIH-er-ee. Deary 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
Deary 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 deary
- 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 deary mean?
- A dear; a darling.
- A term of address for a female.“Listen, deary: I'd appreciate your not talking about my son like that.”
Where does deary come from?
From dear + -y.
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Words that rhyme with deary
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Questions about saying deary
How do you pronounce deary?
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 deary?
Deary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIH). Broken into parts: DIH · er · ee.
Is deary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈdɪəri/ (DEER-ree).