How to Pronounce "derive"
word
dɝˈaɪv
der-AIV
dɪɹˈaɪv
di-RIVE
Definition
To receive or obtain something from a source or origin, or to develop from something else; often used in science, logic, and mathematics.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɝˈaɪv
British English
dɪɹˈaɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
der-AIV
UK
di-RIVE
Listen in Context
Many English words derive from Latin.
Sugar can derive from sugarcane or sugar beets.
We often derive energy from food.
This formula is derived from a basic principle in physics.