How to pronounce dewberry
Say it like DOO-ber-ee. Dewberry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- ber
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dewberry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- berGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dewberry
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DYOO-buh-ree.
What does dewberry mean?
- European dewberry, Rubus caesius.
- American dewberry, species of Rubus sect. Flagellares
- The purple to black berries of these plants.
Where does dewberry come from?
From dew + berry.
Words that rhyme with dewberry
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Questions about saying dewberry
How do you pronounce dewberry?
Say DOO-ber-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈduˌbɛri/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dewberry?
Dewberry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · ber · ee.
Is dewberry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdjuːbəri/ (DYOO-buh-ree).