How to pronounce durry
Say it like DUHR-ee. Durry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHR).
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- DUHR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durry 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 durry
American and British speakers say durry in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌri/ in the US and /ˈdʌri/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHR-ee.
What does durry mean?
- A cigarette, especially a roll-your-own.
- Alternative spelling of dhurrie.
Where does durry come from?
Unknown. Perhaps from Bull Durham (an American tobacco brand) + -y (“diminutive suffix”).
Words that rhyme with durry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of durry.
Questions about saying durry
How do you pronounce durry?
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 durry?
Durry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHR). Broken into parts: DUHR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say durry 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.