How to pronounce adroit
Say it like uh-DROYT. Adroit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROYT).
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- uh
- DROYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adroit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DROYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of adroit
American and British speakers say adroit in essentially the same way: /əˈdrɔɪt/ in the US and /əˈdrɔɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DROYT.
What does adroit mean?
- deft, dexterous, or skillful
Where does adroit come from?
Borrowed from French adroit, from French à (“on the; to”) (from Old French a (“to; towards”), from Latin ad (“to; towards”), from Proto-Indo-European *ád (“at; near”)) + French droit (“right”) (from Old French droit, dreit, from Late Latin
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Words that rhyme with adroit
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Questions about saying adroit
How do you pronounce adroit?
Say uh-DROYT. The American pronunciation is /əˈdrɔɪt/. In British English it is /əˈdrɔɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adroit?
Adroit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROYT). Broken into parts: uh · DROYT.
Do Americans and Brits say adroit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdrɔɪt/ and the British form is /əˈdrɔɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.