To pronounce "derby", say DERBY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdɑː.bi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɑː.bi/
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"derby" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with herbie and herby, if that helps it stick.
noun
“a donkey derby”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Derby" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "derby" is /ˈdɑː.bi/.
Derby: Any of several annual horse races.
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