How to pronounce dere
Say it like DAIR. Dere is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEER.
What does dere mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of there.
- Pronunciation spelling of there.
- Pronunciation spelling of there.
Where does dere come from?
Nonstandard spelling of there, reflecting any of a variety of accents with th-stopping.
Words that rhyme with dere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dere.
Words that sound like dere
Questions about saying dere
How do you pronounce dere?
Say DAIR. The American pronunciation is /dɛr/. In British English it is /dɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dere?
Dere is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAIR.
Is dere 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 /dɪə/ (DEER).
What words sound the same as dere?
Dere sounds the same as dare in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.