How to pronounce derv
Say it like DURV. Derv is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DURV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derv pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of derv
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DURV.
What does derv mean?
- Diesel fuel for motor vehicles.
Where does derv come from?
Initialism of diesel engine road vehicle.
Words that rhyme with derv
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of derv.
Questions about saying derv
How do you pronounce derv?
Say DURV. The American pronunciation is /dɝv/. In British English it is /dɜːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derv?
Derv is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DURV.
Is derv 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 /dɜːv/ (DURV).