How to pronounce dirtier
Say it like DUR-tee-er. Dirtier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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US American/ˈdɝtiɚ/DUR-tee-er
UK British/ˈdɜːtiə/DUR-tee-uh
- DUR
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dirtier 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dirtier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DUR-tee-uh.
What does dirtier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of dirty: more dirty How to pronounce dirty
Questions about saying dirtier
How do you pronounce dirtier?
Say DUR-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝtiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dirtier?
Dirtier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · tee · er.
Is dirtier 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 /ˈdɜːtiə/ (DUR-tee-uh).