How Do You Spell DERV?
Pronunciation: [dˈɜːv] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "derv" can be confusing as it doesn't follow the typical English spelling rules. However, its correct spelling is "dervish", which is pronounced as /ˈdɛrvɪʃ/. The "v" in the middle of the word is pronounced as a /v/ sound, unlike in other English words where it is often pronounced as /f/. The "i" in the second syllable is pronounced as a short vowel sound, like the "i" in the word "lift". Knowing the IPA phonetic transcription can help one understand the spelling of tricky words like "dervish".
