How to pronounce drover
Say it like DROH-ver. Drover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROH).
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- DROH
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of drover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DROH-vuh.
What does drover mean?
- A person who drives animals (which are on foot or on the hoof, walking to some destination), especially cattle or sheep, and especially over long distances.
Where does drover come from?
From drove + -er.
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Questions about saying drover
How do you pronounce drover?
Say DROH-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈdroʊvər/. In British English it is /ˈdrəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drover?
Drover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROH). Broken into parts: DROH · ver.
Is drover 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 /ˈdrəʊvə/ (DROH-vuh).