English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Dirty Pronunciation
Dirty is pronounced DUR-tee, IPA /ˈdɝti/.
DUR-tee
US /ˈdɝti/ · UK /ˈdɜːti/
Syllables: DUR · tee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Covered in dirt, or unfair and dishonest.
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Dirty in a Sentence
- Put the dirty plates in the sink.
- He came home dirty and starving.
- It was a dirty trick and everyone knew it.
Common Mispronunciations of Dirty
Not DEER-tee
The ir carries the vowel of her, so the word opens exactly like dirt.
Not DUR-dee
Americans do tap the t until it resembles a d, but the careful form keeps it crisp.
Tip: Dirt, dirty and dirtier all share one vowel and never shift it.
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