How to pronounce drivel
Say it like DRIV-ul. Drivel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIV).
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- DRIV
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drivel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of drivel
American and British speakers say drivel in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɪvəl/ in the US and /ˈdrɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRIV-ul.
What does drivel mean?
- Nonsense; senseless talk.
- Saliva, drool.
- To talk nonsense; to talk senselessly; to drool.
- To be weak or foolish; to dote.
Where does drivel come from?
From Middle English dravel, dribil, a deverbal from drevelen, drivelen (Etymology 2).
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Words that rhyme with drivel
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Questions about saying drivel
How do you pronounce drivel?
Say DRIV-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drivel?
Drivel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIV). Broken into parts: DRIV · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say drivel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɪvəl/ and the British form is /ˈdrɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.