How to pronounce dreck
Say it like DREK. Dreck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DREK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dreck
American and British speakers say dreck in essentially the same way: /drɛk/ in the US and /drɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DREK.
What does dreck mean?
- Trash; rubbish; useless or worthless stuff.
Words that rhyme with dreck
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dreck.
Questions about saying dreck
How do you pronounce dreck?
Say DREK. The American pronunciation is /drɛk/. In British English it is /drɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreck?
Dreck is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DREK.
Do Americans and Brits say dreck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /drɛk/ and the British form is /drɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.