Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deary

/ˈdɪəɹi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.14 in modern English

Syllables
deary
IPA
/ˈdɪəɹi/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dear; a darling.

Informal

noun

A term of address for a female.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

From dear + -y.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈdɪəɹi/
  • British English: /ˈdɪəɹi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

dearies (plural) dearie (alternative)

Phrases

deary me

Frequently Paired Words

deary me

Synonyms

beloved dear dearest honey love baby darling dearie sweetheart sweetie

Homonyms

dearie dairy (cheer–chair merger)

Rhymes With

theory weary erie eerie siri dreary o'leary cheery cleary leary teary geary

Questions

How do you pronounce deary?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪəɹi/.
What does deary mean?
A dear; a darling.
Where does deary come from?
From dear + -y.

How to pronounce deary

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈdɪəɹi/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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