How to pronounce derisively
derisively
/dərˈɪsɪvli/
4 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /dərˈaɪsɪvli/.
Derisively, sound by sound
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /v/as in very | Upper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
More words with the /v/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- versailles/verˈsaɪ/
- vase/veɪs/
- vignette/vɪnˈjet/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- vague/veɪg/
- stephen/ˈstiːvən/
- vaughan/vɔːn/
- yves/iːv/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce derisively?
Derisively is pronounced /dərˈɪsɪvli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /dərˈaɪsɪvli/, is also used.
How many syllables are in derisively?
Derisively has 4 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in derisively?
The second syllable: /dərˈɪsɪvli/.