How to pronounce driller
Say it like DRIL-er. Driller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIL).
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- DRIL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Driller 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of driller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRIL-uh.
What does driller mean?
- One who drills.
- A person in charge of a drilling rig.
- A performer of drill music.
- Term of address for a person, usually a man.“Wagwan, driller?”
Where does driller come from?
From drill (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with driller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of driller.
Questions about saying driller
How do you pronounce driller?
Say DRIL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in driller?
Driller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIL). Broken into parts: DRIL · er.
Is driller 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 /ˈdrɪlə/ (DRIL-uh).