How to pronounce derry
Say it like DER-ee. Derry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DER).
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US American/ˈdɛri/DER-ee
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- DER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does derry mean?
noun
- Dislike.
Words that rhyme with derry
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Words that sound like derry
Questions about saying derry
How do you pronounce derry?
Say DER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derry?
Derry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DER). Broken into parts: DER · ee.
What words sound the same as derry?
Derry sounds the same as dairy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.