How to pronounce druggist
Say it like DRUHG-ist. Druggist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHG).
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- DRUHG
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Druggist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of druggist
American and British speakers say druggist in essentially the same way: /ˈdrʌɡɪst/ in the US and /ˈdrʌɡɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRUHG-ist.
What does druggist mean?
- A manufacturer and vendor of drugs and medicines.“For sale by all druggists”
Where does druggist come from?
From French droguiste, replacing earlier drugger.
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Questions about saying druggist
How do you pronounce druggist?
Say DRUHG-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌɡɪst/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌɡɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in druggist?
Druggist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHG). Broken into parts: DRUHG · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say druggist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrʌɡɪst/ and the British form is /ˈdrʌɡɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.