How to pronounce dandruff
Say it like DAN-druf. Dandruff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN).
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- DAN
- druf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dandruff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- drufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dandruff
American and British speakers say dandruff in essentially the same way: /ˈdændrəf/ in the US and /ˈdændrʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAN-druf.
What does dandruff mean?
- scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis“Dandruff is on my collar again.”
- To fall or cover with white flakes, like dandruff.
Where does dandruff come from?
The word is first attested in 1545; the first element is obscure, but compare dander.
Questions about saying dandruff
How do you pronounce dandruff?
Say DAN-druf. The American pronunciation is /ˈdændrəf/. In British English it is /ˈdændrʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dandruff?
Dandruff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN). Broken into parts: DAN · druf.
Do Americans and Brits say dandruff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdændrəf/ and the British form is /ˈdændrʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.