How to pronounce dervish
Say it like DUR-vish. Dervish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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US American/ˈdɝvɪʃ/DUR-vish
UK British/ˈdɜːvɪʃ/DUR-vish
- DUR
- vish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dervish 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.
- vishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dervish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR-vish.
What does dervish mean?
noun
- Any irregular guerrilla fighter resembling the Sudanese Mahdi in equipment, uniform, tactics, etc.
Questions about saying dervish
How do you pronounce dervish?
Say DUR-vish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝvɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dervish?
Dervish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · vish.
Is dervish 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 /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ (DUR-vish).