To pronounce "dearie", say DEAR-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɪəɹi/
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"dearie" has 2 syllables: dear-ie. It rhymes with veery and peerie, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dearie" has 2 syllables: dear · ie.
The IPA transcription of "dearie" is /ˈdɪəɹi/.
Dearie: (chiefly as a term of address) A person who is dear; sweetie.
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