How to pronounce droog
Say it like DROOG. Droog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DROOG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Droog pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of droog
American and British speakers say droog in essentially the same way: /druɡ/ in the US and /druːɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DROOG.
What does droog mean?
- A violent young gang member or a hooligan.
Words that rhyme with droog
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of droog.
Questions about saying droog
How do you pronounce droog?
Say DROOG. The American pronunciation is /druɡ/. In British English it is /druːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in droog?
Droog is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DROOG.
Do Americans and Brits say droog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /druɡ/ and the British form is /druːɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.