How to pronounce dezh
Say it like DEZH. Dezh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dezh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dezh
American and British speakers say dezh in essentially the same way: /dɛʒ/ in the US and /dɛʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEZH.
What does dezh mean?
- The IPA digraph "dʒ", or the obsolete ligature "ʤ".
Where does dezh come from?
From d + ezh.
Questions about saying dezh
How do you pronounce dezh?
Say DEZH. The American pronunciation is /dɛʒ/. In British English it is /dɛʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dezh?
Dezh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEZH.
Do Americans and Brits say dezh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛʒ/ and the British form is /dɛʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.