How to pronounce drudgery
Say it like DRUHJ-uh-ree. Drudgery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHJ).
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- DRUHJ
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drudgery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drudgery
American and British speakers say drudgery in essentially the same way: /ˈdrʌdʒəri/ in the US and /ˈdrʌdʒəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRUHJ-uh-ree.
What does drudgery mean?
- Exhausting, menial, and tedious work.
Where does drudgery come from?
From drudge (“person who works in a low servile job”) + -ery (suffix meaning ‘the art, craft, or practice of’ forming nouns).
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Questions about saying drudgery
How do you pronounce drudgery?
Say DRUHJ-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌdʒəri/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌdʒəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drudgery?
Drudgery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHJ). Broken into parts: DRUHJ · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say drudgery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrʌdʒəri/ and the British form is /ˈdrʌdʒəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.