How do you pronounce "dervish"?

In American English: /ˈdɝːvɪʃ/ (DURV-ish). In British English: /dˈɜːvɪʃ/ (D-ɜv). In Canadian English: /ˈdɝːvɪʃ/ (DURV-ish). In Australian English: /dˈɜːvɪʃ/ (D-ɜv).

Is "dervish" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɝːvɪʃ/ (DURV-ish), while in British English it's /dˈɜːvɪʃ/ (D-ɜv).

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dervish

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/ˈdɝːvɪʃ/

DURV-ish

Syllable Breakdown

dɝːvder·ɪʃvish

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