How to Pronounce "derriere"
word
ˈdɛɹiˌɛə(ɹ)
DEH-ree-AIR
ˈdɛɹiˌɛə(ɹ)
DEH-ree-AIR
Definition
A polite or humorous word for a person's buttocks or backside. It is borrowed from French and is often used in a lighthearted way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛɹiˌɛə(ɹ)
British English
ˈdɛɹiˌɛə(ɹ)
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEH-ree-AIR
UK
DEH-ree-AIR
Listen in Context
She slipped and landed on her derriere.
Please sit on your derriere during class.
The baby crawled on his derriere.
She wore jeans that showed off her derriere.