How To Pronounce Derby
derby
In British English, derby is pronounced /ˈdɑː.bi/ or /ˈdɜː.bi/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdɑːʴ.bi]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈdɝː.bi/.
Derby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Derby has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Derby
Questions About Derby
How do you pronounce derby in British English?
In British English, derby is pronounced /ˈdɑː.bi/ or /ˈdɜː.bi/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈdɑːʴ.bi].
How do you pronounce derby in American English?
In American English, derby is pronounced /ˈdɝː.bi/.
How many syllables are in derby?
Derby has two syllables, /dɑː/ + /bi/.
Where is the stress in derby?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /dɑː/.
Do British and American English pronounce derby the same way?
No. British English has /ˈdɑː.bi/ and American English has /ˈdɝː.bi/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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