How to pronounce drillbit
Say it like DRIL-bit. Drillbit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIL).
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- DRIL
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drillbit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of drillbit
American and British speakers say drillbit in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɪlˌbɪt/ in the US and /ˈdrɪlˌbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRIL-bit.
What does drillbit mean?
- Alternative spelling of drill bit.
Questions about saying drillbit
How do you pronounce drillbit?
Say DRIL-bit. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪlˌbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪlˌbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drillbit?
Drillbit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIL). Broken into parts: DRIL · bit.
Do Americans and Brits say drillbit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɪlˌbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdrɪlˌbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.