How to pronounce drear
Say it like DRIH-er. Drear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIH).
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- DRIH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of drear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DREE-uh.
What does drear mean?
- Dreary.
Where does drear come from?
Shortening of dreary.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with drear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drear.
Questions about saying drear
How do you pronounce drear?
Say DRIH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drear?
Drear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIH). Broken into parts: DRIH · er.
Is drear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdriə/ (DREE-uh).