How to pronounce drawbridge
Say it like DRAW-brij. Drawbridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAW).
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- DRAW
- brij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drawbridge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- brijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of drawbridge
American and British speakers say drawbridge in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɔbrɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAW-brij.
What does drawbridge mean?
- A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).
- A tendency to provide only limited access.“drawbridge mentality”
Where does drawbridge come from?
Inherited from Middle English drawebrigge; by surface analysis, draw + bridge.
Questions about saying drawbridge
How do you pronounce drawbridge?
Say DRAW-brij. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɔbrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drawbridge?
Drawbridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAW). Broken into parts: DRAW · brij.
Do Americans and Brits say drawbridge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɔbrɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.