How to pronounce dhurrie
Say it like DUHR-ee. Dhurrie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHR).
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- DUHR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dhurrie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dhurrie
American and British speakers say dhurrie in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌri/ in the US and /ˈdʌri/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHR-ee.
What does dhurrie mean?
- A thick, flat-woven cotton Indian rug or carpet.
Words that rhyme with dhurrie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dhurrie.
Questions about saying dhurrie
How do you pronounce dhurrie?
Say DUHR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌri/. In British English it is /ˈdʌri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dhurrie?
Dhurrie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHR). Broken into parts: DUHR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say dhurrie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌri/ and the British form is /ˈdʌri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.