how to pronounce derrick

/ˈdɛɹɪk/

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derrick is pronounced in two syllables

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dɛɹɪk

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An example use of derrick in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… saw in fairfax with derrick thompson who …”

meanings of derrick

noun:

  1. A hangman.
  2. A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.
  3. A framework that is constructed over a mine or oil well for the purpose of boring or lowering pipes.

verb:

  1. To remove (a pitcher).
  2. To hoist with, or as if with, a derrick.

name:

  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Derek.

derrick frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word derrick occurs in english on average 2.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

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